In the United States, so far, the response has been comparatively silent. The only one who has come out openly is a lawyer and a Republican Party official. Harmeet K Dhillon.
She wrote this on Twitter:
“As a Punjab-born descendant of farmers, my heart breaks to see Punjab farmers attacked for protesting the Indian government’s pro-corporate farm bill that will destroy their farms, lifestyle and culture. Listen to them, meet them and make a commitment, PM Modi.
And for the peanut gallery, I have relatives who farm the land in Punjab. I’m sure they know what’s best for them and they don’t need the central government bean counters to tell them. At the very least, in India’s proclaimed democracy, they have the right to protest and be heard. “
The support of these leaders is the result of a large number of advocacy activities carried out by activist groups in these countries in support of the protests in India. Leaders such as Jagmeet Singh and Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi have also criticized the Modi government in the past on issues such as Kashmir and violence against minorities.
It is important to note that support for farmers and criticism of the Modi government’s handling of the protests comes not only from politicians of Punjabi origin such as Dhesi, Gill, Jagmeet Singh, Gurratan Singh and Sara Singh, but also from others. like Jack. Harris, John McDonnell, Kevin Yarde, and Andrea Horwath.
However, almost all of the leaders who have spoken are from opposition parties within their respective countries. It remains to be seen if this would translate into any international pressure on the Modi government.
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