Bol ke labh azad hain tere: Speak for your lips are yet free
Eleanor Newbigin, SOAS, University of London
A full Hindi transcript and video of Kanhaiya Kumar’s speech is available here:http://kafila.org/2016/02/15/jnusu-president-kanhaiya-kumars-speech-before-being-arrested/
An English translation can be accessed here: http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160216/jsp/frontpage/story_69576.jsp#.VsVc8HQrK8r
She is right in pointing out a university run on subsidies has no reason to be silent on atrocities in society. Universities all over the country must be subsidized for access to the poorest of the poor. Eventhough she may not have direct college-studies in JNU, she is enlisting her support – a heartening gesture. Such support strengthens the movement.
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