PoliticsPhoto: NDTVProtests Nearly Doubled in India Over a Decade, Data Shows
India has seen a significant rise in protests over the past decade, with 10,728 demonstrations recorded from 2016 to September 2026. Issues ranged from NEET and job-related protests to women's safety and Election Commission concerns. Recent protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and plans by the Cockroach Janta Party highlight ongoing activism. Data from ACLED reveals a sustained increase in public demonstrations.
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