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Outlook
|November 01, 2025
Historically, the walls of Indian colleges and universities have served as living archives-spaces that reflect the dialogue between the powerful and the powerless, the governing and the governed
WALKING through university campuses—especially in politically vibrant institutions—one cannot miss the wall posters, graffiti and slogans that continually appear, fade, and reappear. These visual expressions, created by various student organisations, signify commitment to diverse political ideologies, the pursuit of equality, and the assertion of rights as students and as citizens of the world's largest democracy. Such visual and spatial politics form one of the most integral aspects of student activism in India.

This story is from the November 01, 2025 edition of Outlook.
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