Tribune News Service

Bathinda, November 30

Celebrities of Bollywood, Tollywood and cricketers have openly come out in support of the farmers staging a protest at the Delhi border. They are also condemning the use of force and water cannons on the agitating agrarians by the Haryana Police.

Navjot Singh Sidhu had tweeted: “Triumph of the Punjabi spirit. Kisan Morcha is democratic, pristine and non-violent. Any attempts by agencies to foil it will fail. Punjabiyat is our shield, universal brotherhood our philosophy and driving force!”

Harbhajan Singh had also voiced his feelings on Twitter: “The farmer is our food provider. We should give a little time to the food provider. Wouldn’t it be reasonable? Can’t we listen to them without a police confrontation? Please listen to the farmer. Jai Hind.”

Sonu Sood tweeted: “Kisan mera bhagwaan.” Rapper and singer Yo Yo Honey Singh posted on Twitter: “My prayers with farmers. Waheguru Meher karan!!” Veteran actress Simi Grewal had also posted a photo of farmers and stated she stood with them.

Punjabi Singer Ammy Virk had posted: “If you really love them, love farmers, love humanity, then plz do support farmers. Your each share is important. Retweet each tweet.”

Swara Bhaskar condemned the ML Khattar government of Haryana for using water cannons against farmers.

Artistes reach Tikri border

Punjabi artistes Sidhu Moose Wala and Rupinder Handa on Monday reached the dharna spot on the Tikri-Bahadurgarh border and expressed their solidarity with the protesting farmers. Singers and actors Ranjit Bawa and Tarsem Jassar were seen helping various teams serve langar to the protesting farmers in Delhi. Singers Kanwar Grewal and Harf Cheema are camping with farmers at Delhi.