‘People’s voices must be heard’: Hyderabad rapper Safder Ali who spotlights issues of Old City
Ali aims to raise voters’ awareness on issues like unemployment.
Musician Safder Ali uses his rap to spotlight Hyderabad Old City’s underdevelopment. By sharing videos on his Facebook page, “Old City ka Awaz,” which translates to “reality of Old City”, he hopes to bring attention to the real problems of the area that are overshadowed by the discussions about its history and landmarks.
Ali aims to raise voter awareness on issues like unemployment and underdeveloped infrastructure. He makes comparisons with what he refers to as the “New City”, highlighting the thriving IT hubs.
He says: “People’s voices from the Old City should be heard…Whoever wins or loses, people of the Old City should win.”
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