In response to a question on the ongoing farmers’ protest in India, the State Department said that the US encourages that any differences between the parties be resolved through dialogue.
Recognizing that peaceful protest is a hallmark of a thriving democracy, the U.S. Said on 3 February that it welcomed steps that would improve the efficiency of India’s markets and attract more private sector investment.
“In general, the United States welcomes steps that will improve the efficiency of India’s markets and attract private-sector investment,” said a State Department spokesperson, indicating that the new Biden administration is in the agricultural sector Supports the Indian Government’s move to improve Private investment for farmers attracts more market access.
The US State Department said that we encourage differences. The solution is to solve it through dialogue. The US welcomes steps that will improve the efficiency of India’s markets. The US State Department said that agricultural reforms would boost private sector investment. India is sure to get its direct benefit.
Bollywood’s stance on Rihanna and Thunberg
Since the comment of pop singer Rihanna and environmental activist Greta Thunberg on the farmers’ movement against the new agricultural laws, there has been a political uproar in this issue in India. Bollywood stars, political parties leaders and others have considered Rihanna and Thunberg’s remarks as irresponsible statements. Terming the tweet as Indian affairs intervention, there has been strong criticism. Swara Kokila Lata Mangeshkar, Virat Kohari, Kangana Ranaut, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgan, Anupam Kher have given their response.
On the one hand, while the new Biden government of America is seen in support of India, in the meantime, many American legalists have also come out in support of the peasant movement in India. Haley Stevens of the US Congress said that I am concerned about the alleged action against peaceful protesters opposing the new agrarian reform laws in India. Apart from this, many other leaders were also seen standing with the farmer movement.