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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.

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