Toronto: The Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau has said that his country will always defend the right to peaceful protests. He expressed concern over the ongoing farmers’ protests in India against the new Agriculture Law. He is the first world leader outside India to express his views on this issue.
Addressing the Indian community in Canada during an online event marking the 551st birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, Trudeau said that if he ignored “reports from India about farmers’ protests” Will miss Demonstrations by a large number of farmers on various borders of Delhi against the new agricultural laws continued for the sixth consecutive day on Tuesday.
The Government of India has convened a meeting on Tuesday with the representatives of all the protesting farmers’ organizations. “Things are very worrying and we are worried about family and friends,” Trudeau said in a video posted on his Twitter account. We know this is true for many. ”
Pictures of support for the demonstration are also coming from Canada
Explain that people had also rallied in Toronto on Sunday in support of the ongoing farmers’ demonstration in India. Also, Tanmanjit Singh Dhesi, a Labor MP from the UK, tweeted about the farmers being beaten, saying, “I stand with the farmers of Punjab and other parts of India, including our family and friends, in a peaceful manner. “I agree with Tanmanjit Singh Dhesi,” said John McDonnell, a Labor MP. Such repressive behavior against peaceful protesters is unacceptable and tarnishes India’s image. “
In support of many Canadian MPs
Jack Harris, an MP from St. John’s East, tweeted, “We are shocked by the Indian government’s crackdown on farmers opposing the new laws, which will jeopardize their livelihood.” The Indian government should talk openly with the farmers instead of using water cannons and tear gas. “
Gurratan Singh, who represents Brampton East in the Ontario Provincial Parliament, spoke in the House on the farmers’ performance. He said, “Farmers are being attacked in India … so I am asking this House to stand with the farmers against these unjust laws brought by the Government of India.”
