Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Marathi Content Creators Use Bhakti Poetry for Student Protests
Some Marathi content creators are using old poems from the Bhakti movement to support student protests in India.
They share these poems on Instagram to explain why students are protesting.
One creator, Chandrakant Redican, uses poems by Tukaram to show that students are fighting for their future.
Another creator, Shruthi Veena Vishwanath, shares a poem by Janabai to encourage bravery and resistance.
These poems talk about fairness and standing up against unfair treatment.
The protests are happening in New Delhi, and some people say the protests are being funded from outside the country, but the creators say the students are protesting for real reasons.
Marathi content creators are using Bhakti poetry to support student protests.
Chandrakant Redican recites Tukaram's abhangs to explain student protests.
Shruthi Veena Vishwanath shares Janabai's abhang to inspire courage.
The Bhakti movement challenged caste discrimination and social hierarchies.
Protests are happening at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
- Who
- Marathi content creators and students
- What
- Using Bhakti poetry to support student protests
- When
- Recent, with specific reels posted on Wednesday and Friday
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To express solidarity with student protesters and critique societal issues
Protest Supporters
Government and Critics
Foreign Funding Allegations
Protest Supporters
Protest supporters argue that the protests are genuine expressions of student concerns and should not be dismissed based on funding sources.
Government and Critics
Critics, including the government, allege that foreign funding is influencing the protests, suggesting external interference.
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Key Figures
- Chandrakant Redican, Shruthi Veena Vishwanath
- Poets Referenced
- Tukaram, Janabai
- Bhakti Movement
- Challenged medieval social hierarchies and caste discrimination
- Social Media Platform
- Protest Generation
- Gen Z