New Delhi:04 Jan 21 In its showdown with protesting farmers, India’s government is striking out at an unusual target: pop star Rihanna.Farmers in India have been on the streets for over two months protesting recent agricultural laws that they see as a threat to their livelihood. On Tuesday, the demonstrators received backing from Rihanna, whose support has given them even more exposure on the world stage.”Why aren’t we talking about this?!” Rihanna tweeted to her more than 100 million followers. She shared a link to a CNN news article on the demonstrations with the hashtag #FarmersProtest.Her post prompted an uproar in India as pro-government supporters trolled the singer, accusing her of tweeting in exchange for money. In 2020, Rihanna’s net worth was reported to be $600 million, and she was featured in a Forbes list of the richest self-made women in the United States.
