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Sedition to anthem: Many lives of ‘Azadi’ chants in India’s youth protests
The phrase 'Azadi' has taken on multiple meanings in India's youth protests, shifting from a call for freedom to a patriotic anthem.
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The phrase 'Azadi' has taken on multiple meanings in India's youth protests, shifting from a call for freedom to a patriotic anthem. The term's evolution is rooted in its origins as a rallying cry for student leaders who were jailed a decade ago for shouting it. This early association with dissent has been recontextualized in recent protests, where 'Azadi' is now often chanted in support of the Indian national anthem. The transformation of 'Azadi' reflects the complexities of India's youth protests, where diverse voices and ideologies intersect.
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