From 'Dimagi Naxals' to 'Monocultural': How communities are responding to political remarks

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As student protests and political debates over nationalism, immigration and dissent unfold in India and Australia, this audio story explores how Indian Australians navigate competing ideas of identity and belonging. SBS Hindi speaks with students, community members and academics across generations and political perspectives, asking: when politics tests identity and loyalty, where does belonging sit? Bhavya Pandey reports.

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Published 21 August 2026 4:42pm

Updated 1 hour ago 4:54pm

By Bhavya Pandey

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As student protests and political debates over nationalism, immigration and dissent unfold in India and Australia, this audio story explores how Indian Australians navigate competing ideas of identity and belonging. SBS Hindi speaks with students, community members and academics across generations and political perspectives, asking: when politics tests identity and loyalty, where does belonging sit? Bhavya Pandey reports.

(Disclaimer: This report covers a developing situation and is not intended to offend or disparage any individual, community or faith. Details may change as further information emerges. Views, claims and allegations belong to those quoted and do not represent the position of SBS Hindi.)

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