Indian Govt Denounces Foreigners Commenting On Farmers' Protest

The External Affairs Ministry on February 3 condemned several foreign entities, including popstar Rihanna and environmental activist Greta Thunberg, for extending support to the ongoing farmers' protest. In its statement, the ministry said that "vested interest groups" are "trying to enforce their agenda on these protests". Terming the comments made by the celebrities and others "unfortunate", the ministry urged that people must try to understand the matter first before commenting.