H-Pop
For centuries, working-class musicians have raged against the machine.
Hindutva is more than just Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party. It’s a sprawling cultural movement with paramilitaries, youth organizations, poets, and even pop stars. These singers’ anti-Muslim hits have reached hundreds of millions on WhatsApp and YouTube, turning obscure activists into nationwide celebrities.
Prem Krishnavanshi
After graduating from engineering school and failing to break into Bollywood, Krishnavanshi began singing at Hindu nationalist events. He built a large following in Uttar Pradesh and has been honored by its chief minister, Yogi Adityanath.
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