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Protest Music on the Execution of Afzal Guru
Afzal Guru was executed by the Indian government on February 9 in New Delhi’s Tihar Jail.
Executions are extremely rare in India. Afzal Guru was charged and convicted of the 2001 parliament attack in Delhi. Afzal Guru was hung after his final plea for clemency was rejected. Since his execution, there have been massive protests. In March the Kashmri Walla reported 4 deaths and 350 civilian injuries resulting from protests against his execution. The protests around Azfal Guru’s execution are taking many forms, including protest songs. On Kashmir Speaks, Mumbai-based hip hop artist Ashwini Mishra discusses his song "True Lies: Tales of Afzal Guru." This interview first aired on KPFA's La Onda Bajita.
Executions are extremely rare in India. Afzal Guru was charged and convicted of the 2001 parliament attack in Delhi. Afzal Guru was hung after his final plea for clemency was rejected. Since his execution, there have been massive protests. In March the Kashmri Walla reported 4 deaths and 350 civilian injuries resulting from protests against his execution. The protests around Azfal Guru’s execution are taking many forms, including protest songs. On Kashmir Speaks, Mumbai-based hip hop artist Ashwini Mishra discusses his song "True Lies: Tales of Afzal Guru." This interview first aired on KPFA's La Onda Bajita.
Afzal Guru, Kashmir, Protests, Hip Hop Resistance Music
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