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Politics
Dhurandhar Not Chosen as Anthem for 2026 Jantar Mantar Protest
✍️ The Shillong Times
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 12:36 PM
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The 2026 protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar did not adopt the song Dhurandhar as its rallying anthem, opting for a different musical backdrop.
The protest that unfolded at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi in 2026 was a significant political gathering, but it did not feature the popular track Dhurandhar as its official soundtrack. Organizers of the event chose an alternative musical piece to accompany the demonstrations, citing concerns about the song’s political connotations and licensing complications.
While Dhurandhar had previously been associated with various public rallies, the decision to exclude it from the 2026 protest was made to maintain a neutral tone and avoid potential controversies. The chosen anthem, a more generic patriotic composition, was intended to unify participants without aligning with any specific political narrative.
The choice has sparked discussion among activists and music enthusiasts, but officials from the protest committee emphasized that the primary focus remained on the issues at hand rather than the musical accompaniment.
While Dhurandhar had previously been associated with various public rallies, the decision to exclude it from the 2026 protest was made to maintain a neutral tone and avoid potential controversies. The chosen anthem, a more generic patriotic composition, was intended to unify participants without aligning with any specific political narrative.
The choice has sparked discussion among activists and music enthusiasts, but officials from the protest committee emphasized that the primary focus remained on the issues at hand rather than the musical accompaniment.