Discuss how contemporary political movements in India have utilised social media for mobilisation, narrative building, and counter-narratives. Analyse at least two recent political or social movements. Apply theories of social capital, networked publics, or collective action to structure your answer.

In recent years, social media has become an indispensable tool for contemporary political movements in India, playing a pivotal role in mobilization, narrative-building, and counter-narratives. The transformation of political discourse through platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WhatsApp has significantly reshaped how political actors engage with the public, organize protests, disseminate ideologies, and contest dominant narratives. The usage of social media by political movements in India is particularly critical given the large and diverse population, the increasing role of youth, and the dynamic interplay between traditional media and digital platforms. In this analysis, we will examine how two recent political movements in India — the 2019 Anti-CAA/NRC protests and the 2020 farmers' protest — have harnessed social media for these purposes, with an application of theories like social capital, networked publics, and collective action.

### The Anti-CAA/NRC Protests (2019-2020)
The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) sparked widespread protests across India in late 2019. Social media played a critical role in both the mobilization and narrative-building processes. The protests, which were led by student groups, civil society organizations, and political parties, used platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to spread information, call for solidarity, and provide real-time updates about the protests. In particular, the movement was largely youth-driven, with students from universities like Jamia Millia Islamia and JNU becoming prominent faces of the resistance.

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