Produced by: Tarun Mishra Designed by: Muskan Arora
The "Delhi Chalo" protest, spearheaded by farmers, commenced on Tuesday starting from Fatehgarh Sahib in Punjab. Peaceful demonstrations constitute a fundamental aspect of any democratic society, yet some have escalated into violence. Let's delve into significant protests throughout India's history and the reasons behind them.
Following the 2012 Delhi gang rape incident, widespread protests erupted across India, demanding improved safety measures for women. The movement spurred governmental action to address concerns regarding women's safety.
The Shaheen Bagh protest commenced on December 15, 2019. People blocked Kalindi Kunj Road (Road 13A), a six-lane highway adjacent to the predominantly Muslim neighbourhood of Shaheen Bagh in southeastern Delhi. This area became a focal point for demonstrations against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC), and National Population Register (NPR).
The 2020–2021 Indian farmers' protest emerged in opposition to three farm acts approved by the Parliament of India in September 2020. Referred to as the Farm Bills, these acts were widely criticized as "anti-farmer laws" by numerous farmer unions and opposition politicians, who argued that they would subject farmers to the influence of corporations.
In response to a ban on the traditional bull-taming sport Jallikattu, Tamil Nadu witnessed mass protests emphasizing cultural identity. The demonstrations escalated into violence before the government legalized Jallikattu in response to public pressure.
Students at the Film and Television Institute of India protested against the appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as chairman due to his perceived lack of qualifications. The agitation garnered support from prominent figures in the film industry and led to the eventual discontinuation of the protest.
Anna Hazare's hunger strike in support of the Jan Lokpal bill mobilized widespread support against corruption in the government, ultimately leading to significant political changes.
The Assam movement aimed to protect the rights of indigenous people against undocumented immigrants. Led by student unions, the movement pressured the government to address concerns over illegal immigration.
Opposition to the implementation of reservations for other backward classes (OBCs) in higher education institutions sparked protests nationwide, highlighting debates over affirmative action policies.
Students at Jadavpur University protested against campus sexual assault and subsequent police brutality. The demonstrations garnered support nationwide and resulted in administrative changes at the university.