How protests have shaped India: From anti-Hindi agitation to farm laws

Protests have played a significant role in shaping India's political landscape, from the anti-Hindi agitation in the 1960s to the recent farmers' protests against agricultural reforms.

Activists challenging the government over electoral roll controversies can draw on a long legacy of protest to make their case.

India has a history of mass movements, with protests often leading to changes in government policy or even the fall of governments.

The farmers' protests, which began in 2020 and lasted for over a year, eventually led to the government repealing the controversial farm laws.

Protests continue to be a key form of political expression in India, with millions taking to the streets to demand change.