The people are angry with their leaders after the partition is announced in the novel "Azadi" because the leaders are seen as indirectly responsible for the violence that erupted, the division of the country, and their failure to protect minority communities. The announcement of partition shattered the hopes of many, leading to widespread suffering, brutal killings, displacement, and breakdown of communal harmony. Political leaders are blamed for divisive politics and for not preventing the tragic consequences, including massacres and forced migrations. The anger stems from a sense of betrayal, as leaders had promised peace and unity but instead the people faced communal riots and loss of safety. These events are vividly depicted through the experiences of the characters in the novel, with a clear expression of anguish and anger toward the leaders who failed them.