Greta Thunberg has reacted to the arrest of environmental activist Disha Ravi in the ‘toolkit’ case. This is the first time the Swedish climate activist responded to the arrest of Disha Ravi, who is part of her Fridays for Future movement.
In a tweet on Friday, Greta Thunberg said, “Freedom of speech and the right to peaceful protest and assembly are non-negotiable human rights. These must be a fundamental part of any democracy.”
While using the hash tag “StandWithDishaRavi”, Swedish teen climate activist Greta Thunberg also attached a statement issued by the Indian chapter of Fridays for Future. It is important to note that Greta Thunberg had posted the ‘toolkit’ on Twitter that resulted in the arrest of Disha Ravi and non-bailable warrants against two others.
Freedom of speech and the right to peaceful protest and assembly are non-negotiable human rights. These must be a fundamental part of any democracy. #StandWithDishaRavi https://t.co/fhM4Cf1jf1
— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) February 19, 2021
The Indian chapter of the movement launched by Greta Thunberg in 2018 said in a series of tweets on Friday, “Consistent with our mission, we aim to peacefully and proactively continue to advocate for our environment.”
“Disha has been an integral part of this movement. Not only has she been voicing out environment concerns in India but strived for the equality and representation of the country’s most affected and marginalized groups in the global climate movement’s narrative,” Fridays for Future India added.
We come from different backgrounds, all with the sole aim to start a dialogue about the climate crisis.
To emphasize on the importance of climate justice and to secure a safe and prosperous planet for our future generations.— Fridays For Future India (@FFFIndia) February 19, 2021
The group went on to say, “As fellow volunteers we wouldn’t stand back to say that she is one of the finest amongst us all. If there is one thing her activism has taught us, it is to raise our voices peacefully and respectfully for those at stake, to ensure justice for everyone.”
“We at FFF India have always condemned violence of any sort. We will continue our work for Climate Justice issues. Children in India are breathing the most polluted air in the world, eating pesticide ridden food and facing the brunt of water crisis,” Fridays for Future India said.
Respectfully, legally and constitutionally
In solidarity with Disha Ravi,
Fridays For Future India#StandWithDishaRavi— Fridays For Future India (@FFFIndia) February 19, 2021
Fridays for Future activist Disha Ravi (21) was arrested by Delhi Police from her Bengaluru residence earlier this month in connection with the ‘toolkit’ case. The Delhi Police said Disha Ravi, along with co-accused Shantanu Muluk and Nikita Jacob were the creators and collaborators of a public document aimed at ‘tarnishing India’s image’ in the backdrop of the farmers’ agitation through ‘social media strikes’ and ‘Twitter storms’.
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