Perception of Secular/Inclusive Nationalism in the Context of 2019–20 Anti-CAA Protests in India (Based on the Literary Material)

At the end of 2019 and in early 2020, there were large-scale protests India against amendments to Citizenship Act 1955. They touched upon an important issue for Indian society — religion. Many protest actions characterized by appeals various forms art, including poetry. We analyze perception secular or inclusive nationalism context 2019–2020 through prism most popular poetic works that recited at venues. present overview problem secularism modern India, which is necessary understand main motifs works. In addition, political anti-CAA protests, as well some its peculiarities are directly related issues nation religion, considered. give a brief description under consideration, among both classical examples Urdu poetry poems created events. study above-mentioned works, special attention paid motif inclusiveness. It noted structure reflects generalization individual experience collective experience. conclude ideas resistance expressed remains key element struggle contemporary India.