Swedish climate activist, 18-year-old Greta Thunberg, allegedly accidentally posted a “toolkit” of talking points for influencers in support of the farmers protest in India.
Twitter account Breaking911 saved screenshots of the toolkit before it was deleted by Thunberg.
That’s from a tweet by climate change activist Greta Thunberg today, and it’s absolutely true. It’s as true as anything she has ever said. Thunberg responded with this tweet in her. Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg's tweet on farmers' protest containing a 'toolkit', that talked about protests across the world over the issue and detailed the actions taken to support the protests, has sparked a controversy.
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In the content of the kit, it included ‘suggested posts’ and accounts for influencers to tag when posting their support. Among the accounts to tag to gain international attention were British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the United Nations’ official Twitter account.
The kit was intended for celebrities including Rihanna and Thunberg, who tweeted their support for the protesters,
Soon after the posts’ contents went viral, Delhi Police tweeted, “Delhi Police has taken cognizance of a 'Toolkit Document' found on a social media platform that predates and indicates a copycat execution of a conspiracy behind the 26Jan violence. The call was to wage economic, social, cultural and regional war against India.”
Thunberg deleted the tweet minutes after posting, then shared an updated “toolkit” and a message saying “I still #StandWithFarmers and support their peaceful protest. No amount of hate, threats or violations of human rights will ever change that. #FarmersProtest.”
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a target of the accidental post, which told internet personalities to promote posts accusing PM Modi and the Indian government of stripping farmers’ rights.
A press release the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said the following:
'The Parliament of India, after a full debate and discussion, passed reformist legislation relating to the agricultural sector. These reforms give expanded market access and provided greater flexibility to farmers. They also pave the way for economically and ecologically sustainable farming.
A very small section of farmers in parts of India have some reservations about these reforms. Respecting the sentiments of the protestors, the Government of India has initiated a series of talks with their representatives. Union Ministers have been part of the negotiations, and eleven rounds of talks have already been held. The Government has even offered to keep the laws on hold, an offer iterated by no less than the Prime Minister of India.
Yet, it is unfortunate to see vested interest groups trying to enforce their agenda on these protests, and derail them. This was egregiously witnessed on January 26, India’s Republic Day. A cherished national commemoration, the anniversary of the inauguration of the Constitution of India, was besmirched, and violence and vandalism took place in the Indian capital.
Some of these vested interest groups have also tried to mobilise international support against India. Instigated by such fringe elements, Mahatma Gandhi statues have been desecrated in parts of the world. This is extremely disturbing for India and for civilised society everywhere.
Indian police forces have handled these protests with utmost restraint. It may be noted that hundreds of men and women serving in the police have been physically attacked, and in some cases stabbed and seriously wounded.
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.
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. '
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New Delhi
February 03, 2021