From 'vote chori' to 'chita andolan': Street protests return with a new playbook

Street protests in India are evolving, with younger voices, looser networks, and social media playing a bigger role in mobilisation.

From 'vote chori' (vote theft) protests to the 'Chita Andolan' (funeral procession movement), issue-based mobilisation is changing how protests spread and gain attention.

However, the underlying political dynamics remain complex and fluid.