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₹1 crore compensation for families of children who died by suicide, and no prosecution of peaceful protesters during the March to Parliament.Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after lengthy negotiations and in light of possible violence, aiming to prioritize safety and well-being while still advocating for the protesters' demands.In response to the NEET protest's paper leak allegations, the government announced the establishment of fast-track courts to try related cases and promised stricter actions against those responsible for the leaks.The current CJP protests relate to India's historical protests such as Anna Hazare's Anti-Corruption Movement in 2011 and the Farmers' Protests (2020-2021), both advocating for greater accountability and reform.Students should consider continuing their protests to demand accountability and reforms, as their collective action has been a crucial factor in drawing attention to their concerns and influencing governmental responses.Since then, the movement has transformed into Indias biggest protests in years producing shocking videos with angry young voices and in a way tapping into broader public anger over unemployment, government accountability and economic opportunity,“Our protest will continue until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns,” Abhijeet Dipke, the US-return founder of CJP who has been leading the protests at Jantar Mantar, the designated agitation venue in central Delhi.Widespread protests for over a monthThe widespread protests that began on 20 June, which witnessed violent clashes between police and students last week, have prompted Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release a self-recorded, FaceTime-style video, promising strict action against those responsible for examination paper leaks.India is not alien to protests. In fact, India as a nation is cradled in a rich tradition of social and political transformation through protest, ranging from the historic march to Dandi in the Salt Satyagraha led by Mahatma Gandhi to Anna Hazare’s 2011 movement. The famous farmers' protest of 2020-21 led the government to withdraw the controversial agrarian laws.Protest is a fundamental right in democracy, enabling citizens to register dissent, demand accountability and effect change in public policy.The struggle for independence is embedded in India’s protest culture. From the Chipko movement for environmental conservation to the Mandal Commission's protests against caste-based reservations, the right to protest has been India’s democratic lifeline.View full ImageThe struggle for independence is embedded in India’s protest culture. From the Chipko movement for environmental conservation to the Mandal Commission's protests against caste-based reservations, the right to protest has been India’s democratic lifeline.(AI-generated)Here is a look at India's iconic protest movements after independence:1-JP Movement (1974–1975): Led by freedom fighter Jayaprakash Narayan (JP) in Bihar and Gujarat, advocating Sampoorna Kranti (Total Revolution) against government corruption and unemployment, eventually leading to a national opposition against Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, which directly preceded the 1975 Emergency.2-A