Meaning of purple rain?

Answer:
During the demonstrations against apartheid in South Africa, apart from severe beatings, the protesters were sprayed with water cannon containing purple dye. This allowed the South African police to arrest people even when the demonstrations were over.
This became known among the activists as "Purple Rain"
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