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I have one request regarding the Farmers Protests.
The energy, mobilization and awareness-raising has been truly stunning, but we have to be careful about narratives that could play into the hands of the BJP govt.
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I have one request regarding the Farmers Protests.
The energy, mobilization and awareness-raising has been truly stunning, but we have to be careful about narratives that could play into the hands of the BJP govt.
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The farmers protests in India are amazing, humbling and an inspiration to all of us. They are growing and likely to get bigger.
And I hope there will be more international coverage too.
With that in mind....
And I hope there will be more international coverage too.
With that in mind....
1) This is not a BJP Vs Sikhs issue.
I'm not saying this - Sikhs in Panjab are saying this. And we should listen.
On this podcast, @amaanbali points out there are 4 Hindus for every 6 Sikhs involved. As protests grow, more Hindus will get involved. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7nfxsbZEqfTTy9NPgJ2RDd?si=Fxg0ay2RSHqYUKLk0_RfIA
I'm not saying this - Sikhs in Panjab are saying this. And we should listen.
On this podcast, @amaanbali points out there are 4 Hindus for every 6 Sikhs involved. As protests grow, more Hindus will get involved. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7nfxsbZEqfTTy9NPgJ2RDd?si=Fxg0ay2RSHqYUKLk0_RfIA
As videos like this also show, some in the Indian media are trying to make this a Hindu Vs Sikh issue too.
It is misleading
It is misleading
2) This is not a BJP Vs Panjab issue either.
I recognise the BJP wants to break Panjabis because they refuse to vote for them. And that Panjabi farmers are leading this revolution.
But they are being joined by farmers across the country. It's a BJP Vs Small Farmers issue.
I recognise the BJP wants to break Panjabis because they refuse to vote for them. And that Panjabi farmers are leading this revolution.
But they are being joined by farmers across the country. It's a BJP Vs Small Farmers issue.
3) The RW Indian media want to make it a BJP Vs 'Khalistani terrorists' issue.
Ignore them. Don't give them oxygen of publicity.
Here's why protests are taking place. We should keep our focus
Ignore them. Don't give them oxygen of publicity.
Here's why protests are taking place. We should keep our focus
Lastly, I'm not an expert on this issue. I'm trying to learn and keep track of events like many of you.
But I believe we should listen to our bothers and sisters from Panjab rather than trying to fit it into our own narratives. That's my sole concern
But I believe we should listen to our bothers and sisters from Panjab rather than trying to fit it into our own narratives. That's my sole concern
