Azadi Chants in India’s Youth Protests: A Multifaceted History

Authorities in New Delhi began repainting graffitied walls near the Jantar Mantar observatory following protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party over an exam leak scandal that resulted in the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The protests featured the chant “Azadi” (freedom), which has evolved into a symbol of student activism against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. The movement reflects a broader shift in political expression among India’s youth, with similar protests occurring in other cities.

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