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ExplainWhat does a 'three-finger salute' seen at Myanmar protests signify? |
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Answer» Answer: The gesture, which traces its origins to the Hunger Games books and MOVIES by Suzanne Collins, was first used by medical workers in Myanmar protesting against the coup. It was then adopted by youth protesters, and subsequently was seen at the massive protests in Yangon on Monday, a week after the FORCEFUL takeover. Lucknow News Man kills self, kin claim extortion; two arrested Hathras ‘conspiracy’: CFI leader brought to MATHURA from Kerala, sent to custody CM seeks Ayodhya-like progress for Mathura CLICK HERE FOR MORE In the Hunger Games franchise, the salute, in which three middle fingers are raised, and the thumb crosses over them to reach the pinky finger is displayed by oppressed people to express solidarity in a DYSTOPIAN WORLD ruled by a tyrant called President Snow. The gesture was popularised by a character called Katniss Everdeen, played by Jennifer Lawrence in the films. Hope it helps you |
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