Cricket
The three cricketers or formers cricketers, extended their support for Ministry of External Affairs condemning the international voices against India
Updated : Feb 04, 2021, 12:46 AM IST | Edited by : Anshul Gupta
After the legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar tweeted about the the farmers' protest being internal matter and the outsiders should just play the spectators' role and don't interfere, several other cricketers and former cricketers have come in support of the hashtags coined by the Ministry of External Affairs.
A few international voices like pop-star Rihanna and Swedish activist Greta Thunberg voiced their opinion against the internet shutdown and supported the farmers' movement. However, the MEA termed the calling out as inaccurate and irresponsible.
The Ministry of External Affairs, reacting to the support the farmers' protest was getting from international celebrities, in a release said, "Before rushing to comment on such matters, we would urge that the facts be ascertained, and a proper understanding of the issues at hand be undertaken. The temptation of sensationalist social media hashtags and comments, especially when resorted to by celebrities and others, is neither accurate nor responsible.
"We would like to emphasise that these protests must be seen in the context of India’s democratic ethos and polity, and the efforts of the Government and the concerned farmer groups to resolve the impasse," the statement added.
#IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda https://t.co/TfdgXfrmNt pic.twitter.com/gRmIaL5Guw
— Anurag Srivastava (@MEAIndia) February 3, 2021
After which, many Indian celebrities from all walks of life supported the MEA's arguments by using the two hastags, #IndiaTogether and #IndiaAgainstPropaganda.
After Tendulkar and Pragyan Ojha earlier, current Indian skipper Virat Kohli, head coach Ravi Shastri, former Indian player and coach Anil Kumble and left-handed opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan too tweeted in support of the two hastags amplifying that India is more than capable to handle its internal matters.
Following the trend India's limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma, India's Test deputy Ajinkya Rahane, former Indian opener and now a BJP MP Gautam Gambhir and all-rouder Hardik Pandya too supported the hastag India Together on their Twitter accounts.
Here are the tweets:
Let us all stay united in this hour of disagreements. Farmers are an integral part of our country and I'm sure an amicable solution will be found between all parties to bring about peace and move forward together. #IndiaTogether
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 3, 2021
Agriculture is a very important part of the machinery of the Indian economic system. Farmers are the backbone of any country’s ecosystem. This is an internal matter which I’m sure will be resolved through dialogue. Jai Hind! #IndiaStandsTogether #IndiaAgainstPropoganda
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) February 3, 2021
As the world's largest democracy, India is more than capable of taking her internal issues to amicable solutions. Onwards and upwards. #IndiaTogether#IndiaAgainstPropaganda
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) February 3, 2021
Reaching a solution that benefits our great nation is of utmost importance right now. Let’s stand together and move forward together towards a better and brighter future. #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) February 3, 2021
India has always been stronger when we all stand together and finding a solution is the need of the hour. Our farmers play an important role in our nation’s well being and I am sure everyone will play their roles to find a solution TOGETHER. #IndiaTogether
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) February 3, 2021
There’s no issue that cannot be resolved if we stand together as one. Let’s remain united and work towards resolving our internal issues #IndiaTogether
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) February 3, 2021
Outside forces have been trying to divide us, rule over us for centuries. But India remains & will thrive come what may! Use your billions, try your best! This is the New India #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropoganda
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) February 3, 2021
Stronger together #IndiaTogether
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) February 3, 2021