Deep Sidhu: From Influencer to Accused
Sidhu was one of the first celebrity voices at the forefront of the farmers’ protest that started in November 2020 against the three farm laws introduced by the Centre.
After initially being seen as a supporter of the movement, Sidhu admitted to raising the Nishan Sahib flag at the Red Fort during the 26 January unrest in Delhi, following which farm union leaders accused him of provoking farmers to change the designated route of the tractor rally and march to the Red Fort.
Several farm leaders accused him of being planted by the BJP to derail the movement and give the protests a violent turn in order to defame them.
A video of Sidhu and his associates being chased by protesting farmers at the protest site then went viral as well, following which he was believed to be absconding.
While he remained untraceable, Sidhu had been posting videos on social media, accusing farm unions of taking decisions single-handedly, without paying heed to the demands…