India Recorded Over 21,000 Protests in 2024, Highest Since 2016
India recorded around 21,800 demonstrations involving more than 300 people in 2024, the highest annual total in the graphic's series. Most were classified as peaceful protests, while violent demonstrations accounted for a smaller share. Data for 2026 runs through September 26.
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India Recorded Over 21,000 Protests in 2024, Highest Since 2016India recorded around 21,800 demonstrations involving more than 300 people in 2024, the highest annual total in the graphic's series. Most were classified as peaceful protests, while violent demonstrations accounted for a smaller share. Data for 2026 runs through September 26 -
Jammu and Kashmir Records 1,377 Violent Demonstrations Since 2016From 2016 to September 26, 2026, Jammu and Kashmir recorded 1,377 violent demonstrations involving more than 300 people, followed by West Bengal with 1,043 and Uttar Pradesh with 685, according to Armed Conflict Location & Event Data
