What is a toolkit? What is the matter of Greta Thunberg and Disha Ravi.

 Delhi Police has registered a case against the makers of the 'toolkit' for the farmers' agitation under sections of sedition, criminal conspiracy and hatred. This toolkit was shared by environmental activist Greta Thunberg. As you may be aware, in the Greta Thunberg Toolkit case, the police have arrested Bangalore's Climate Activist Disha Ravi and taken her on five days remand. All opposition parties and social organizations are protesting about this. But this is only the beginning for the police involved in the investigation of violent demonstrations at the Red Fort. The Delhi Police has started the search for Bombay High Court lawyer Nikita Jacob and another suspect Shantanu in the toolkit case against whom non-bailable warrants have also been issued. So what is the toolkit and why is there so much ruckus on it?

What is a toolkit?

A toolkit is a collection of information that helps in understanding and disseminating an issue. Actually, it is a document that turns a theory into a practical one, which is usually prepared for a particular issue and a particular audience / supporter. The more detailed and perfect the toolkit is, the more useful it will be for people.

This is a Google record intended to clarify an issue, which contains definite proposals for detailing an issue and making strides identified with it. 

It is generally utilized with regards to web-based media, which contains data identified with petitions, fights or tumults.

The toolkit usually consists of 'action points' to increase movement. It tells you what to write, which hashtags to use, when to tweet or post and which ones to include.

In the present era, the toolkit is an important part of any movement strategy. Its main purpose is to coordinate with its supporters.

Apart from the agitators, all political parties, companies, educational institutions and social organizations also use the 'toolkit' for a particular issue.

How did it begin to be used?

The toolkit came into existence only a few years ago. It was first mentioned when the 'Black Lives Matter' movement started in America. During this time, people from all over the world joined it and the people associated with the movement created a toolkit to connect them with their campaign.

Through this, all the information about their work was shared, such as - Where to visit or stay away from the movement, where and how to gather, how to keep the nature of the movement, how to avoid police action, how active on social media Stay, through which hashtags should reach more and more people etc. Gradually its circulation increased and today it has an important role in worldwide movements.

 How effective is a toolkit?

Broadly, the toolkit is a digital weapon that is used to popularize a movement on social media and to get more people involved, the toolkit has all the strategies related to the movement, and those guidelines for people So that the movement moves forward and the police action does not cause much harm to the people.

What is the relationship with the formers protest?

On 3 February, Greta Thanberg made a tweet in support of the farmers and shared a toolkit with them, but the very next day she deleted the tweet saying that it was an old toolkit. On February 4, Greta once again tweeted in support of farmers and shared a new toolkit, in which she wrote, "This is the new toolkit created by people who are currently working on land in India. Through this You can help them if you want. "

Greta Thunberg's connection to the toolkit?

In this case, climate activist Greta Thunberg first socialized on Twitter on February 3, a toolkit associated with the peasant movement. However, he was later deleted. In it Greta wrote, "If you want to help farmers, you can take help of this toolkit (document)." After this, on February 4, Greta again shared the toolkit and wrote, "This is a new toolkit created by people who are currently working on land in India. Through this you can help them on the off chance that you need."

The Delhi Police has filed a case under Section 124A, 153A, 153, 120B of the IPC against its authors, calling this toolkit a rebellious document. However, no names were included but rumors emerged that A case has been registered against Greta Thanberg, which was denied by the Delhi Police. It is affirmed that this bearing has been altered by Ravi of Bangalore.

What is a new toolkit, why is it so discussed nowadays?

Its discussion has intensified recently due to the farmer movement and the toolkit shared by Greta Thunberg for it, but it is not a thing. Toolkits have been prepared for many years. Well, due to social media, awareness about it has increased in the last few years. In 2011, there was the Occupy Wall Street Movement, which used a toolkit to protest the growing economic inequality in the US.

Similarly, in the toolkit prepared for the ongoing demonstration in Hong Kong in protest against a law recently enacted by China, the protesters were advised to put on masks and helmets. It was also suggested to wear an escape mask to hide the identity of the police and to wear a body protection suit to avoid being killed. During the Black Lives Matter movement in the US, some NGOs issued toolkits asking the agitators to respond to the propaganda against them.

What does the toolkit Greta Thunberg shared on Twitter?

The toolkit that Climate Activist shared described what could be done immediately. There was also mention of earlier actions in it and a section was told about how you can help in this movement. On February 4 and 5 in the section 'What can be done immediately', there was an appeal to create a 'storm on Twitter'. There was also talk of supporting the agitators by sending photos and video messages on an email address. Leaders were also instructed to call or send an email to pressure them to take steps in this regard. People were urged to take to the streets, protest outside the nearby Indian embassy, ​​media organization or local government office on 13 and 14 February.

Greta later deleted this tweet. On deleting the tweet, he said that it is being updated. Five links were given in this toolkit, which are still working. Clicking on one of these links opens a website, which talks about picketing, donating, using social media to garner support for farmers and protesters. Those who run this website have claimed themselves to be from Canada, USA and UK. He claims that the things that are affecting the Indian farmers, they want to raise their voice so that the farmers can get their rights.

In this three-page toolkit, many things were written in support of the peasant movement. According to the toolkit, its purpose was to give information about the ongoing peasant movement in India, the current situation in the agricultural sector and the protests of farmers.

It was told how they can use their discretion to support the farmers.

The toolkit states that tweet in support of farmers, using the #FarmersProtest and #StandWithFarmers hashtags.

It was suggested to ask people by mail or call their local representatives what action they are taking in the case of farmers.

People were appealed to organize and demonstrate outside the nearby Indian embassies, media institutions and government offices on February 13-14.It also called for people to make videos, share photos and write their messages in support of farmers. 

The toolkit also mentions taking out a parade or march of farmers from the borders of Delhi towards the city and appealed to people to join it.

In this toolkit it is also told that if there is any problem during the farmers movement, whom should we talk to? What to avoid?

What does Delhi Police say on the Toolkit FIR?

Initial investigations suggest that it was prepared by the Poetic Justice Foundation. Its prior action section was planned for January 26, the day violence erupted at several places in Delhi. The way of protest was set in Delhi on that day, but some farmers went out of the way and reached the Red Fort. The Delhi Police claims that the action plan was given in the toolkit on January 26 in exactly the same way as the violence was carried out.