Slamming foreign individuals & entities forĀ comments on the ongoing farmer protests, the Ministry of External AffairsĀ on February 3 said it is āunfortunate to see vested interest groups trying to enforce their agenda on these protests, and derail themā. In a detailed statement, the MEA said that the Parliament of India only after a āfull debate and discussionā had passed reformist legislation relating to the agricultural sector. Defending the three contentious farm laws, the MEA said the reforms intend to give expanded market access and provide greater flexibility to farmers. The MEA response came after international pop singer Rihana & environmental activist Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg extended support to the farmers protest.Ā Home Minister Amit Shah became the senior-most member of theĀ government to warn of the "temptation of sensationalist social media hashtags and comments". Watch the video to know more.
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