Diljit Dosanjh joins protesting farmers as they make 'history'

The contingent of Punjabi stars lending their voice and visibility to the continuing farmers' protest against three new farm laws grew stronger on the weekend as actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh joined the protestors on the ground, after defending them and their cause on social media.

Dosanjh got caught up in a Twitter spat last week with actress-filmmaker Kangana Ranaut after the latter accused the protestors of peddling an agenda. He then joined the protestors on the outskirts of Delhi at the Singhu border on Saturday, 5 December.

Taking to the podium, Dosanjh made a plea to the national media to report events as they happen and not to suit an agenda. "It is my humble request to the government to listen to the demands of our farmers," he continued. "I would also request the national media to show how this is a peaceful protest. The whole country is with us, but we also need your support."

Dosanjh added that the acts of protest would be a part of history. Hats off to all of you, farmers have created a new history," he said. "This history would be narrated to future generations. Farmers' issues shouldn't be diverted by anyone."

The actor is among several Punjabi stars who have publicly lent their support to the cause. These include Harbhajan Maan, Mika Singh, Jassie Gill and Ammy Virk.

Increasingly, there has been support coming in from the mainstream Hindi film industry as well. Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Sonam Kapoor were among the many who shared their support for the cause on Twitter. 

The farmer organizations have called for a day-long protest throughout the country tomorrow.