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Digital Satyagraha: CPI(M) Protests Gaza War Online

7/6/2025

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M.A. Baby, the general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), has launched a week-long “digital satyagraha” to protest the Gaza war, urging supporters to observe 30 minutes of digital silence. This innovative approach highlights a growing trend in online activism, echoing global demands for a ceasefire and greater accountability in the conflict.

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M.A. Baby, the general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), has launched a week-long “digital satyagraha” to protest the Gaza war, urging supporters to observe 30 minutes of digital silence. This innovative approach highlights a growing trend in online activism, echoing global demands for a ceasefire and greater accountability in the conflict.