How protests have shaped India: From anti-Hindi agitation to farm laws | Protests News | Al Jazeera

Thousands of armed personnel flooded central New Delhi to disperse protesters demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over election irregularities. The protests involved student groups and opposition parties and follow the recent resignation of the education minister after similar demonstrations. The Indian government has portrayed the protesters as anti-national, but protests have historically played a key role in shaping India’s modern identity and challenging government authority.