A group of Indian diaspora organizations launched a Valentine’s Day rose drive on Sunday in support of farmers protesting against new farm laws in India.
The Global Indian Progressive Diaspora (GIPD) launched the social media campaign on Valentine’s Day, which is celebrated globally on February 14.
Thousands of farmers, mainly from Punjab and Haryana, have been camping at various border points in Delhi since November last year, demanding the government repeal three agricultural laws and provide them with the legal guarantee of a minimum support price (MSP) for their crops.
Several rounds of talks between the government and farmers’ unions have failed to resolve the deadlock.
“Tweet or send a rose to Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi calling for him to repeal the agricultural laws or send a rose to the Indian Embassy / Legal Adviser in your respective region to express your solidarity with the Indian farmers. # Rose2Repeal #LoveToFarmers #OneAppealRepeal, ”said GIPD in a post on social media.
The organization also published a letter to Indian consulates as part of its “Love conquers hate” campaign.
The international community of progressive Indians, of more than 12 diaspora organizations around the world, extends its support to farmers and their legitimate demand to be heard and calls for the repeal of agricultural laws and calls for shared governance to reformulate such laws, a half statement said.
“In pursuit of that goal, a broad coalition of partner organizations invites our media partners and fellow human rights organizations to help us amplify voices of support for farmers and a universal call for peace, unity and harmony. in India, ”he said.
India has emphasized that farmers’ protests must be seen in the context of India’s democratic politics and ethics, and the Foreign Ministry said some vested interest groups have tried to mobilize international support against the country.
In a statement earlier this month, the ministry, in a statement noted that the Parliament of India had passed “reform legislation” for the agricultural sector, about which “a very small sector of farmers” have some reservations and, therefore, the laws have been kept on hold while the talks take place.
“Before rushing to comment on such matters, we urge that the facts be ascertained and a proper understanding of the matters at hand carried out,” the MEA statement on February 3 said.
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