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Paid Or Organic? Mapping 36 Protests In 30 Days Of September-October 2025

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From 11 September to 12 October 2025, India witnessed 36 notable protests and demonstrations across multiple states. Issues ranged from student activism, Dalit rights, and the Chief Justice of India shoe incident to Waqf Amendment Bill opposition and Palestine solidarity. Political parties, student organizations, and community groups were actively involved, with participation varying from a few dozen to hundreds of thousands. Analysts note a mix of local grievances and nationally orchestrated movements, often aligned with political or radical networks, reflecting a trend of coordinated, high-visibility protests in urban and rural India alike.

#1 NSUI Demands Leaders’ Release – 12 October 2025

In Jaipur, Rajasthan, the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) staged a protest involving 400-500 people. They were demanding the release of their state president, Vinod Jakhar, and other Congress student leaders. These individuals had been arrested for allegedly attacking an event organized by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), framing their protest around the detention of their members.

#2 Youth Congress Mourns Singer’s Death – 11 October 2025

The Youth Congress organized large-scale protests across Assam, including in Nalbari and Nagaon, with an estimated 8,000-10,000 participants.

The demonstrations, featuring torchlight processions and bike rallies, were held to demand answers following the mysterious death of renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, reflecting public outrage and demand for a transparent investigation.

#3 Haryana Congress Protests IPS Suicide – 11 October 2025

The Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee, under President Rao Narendra Singh, ordered state-wide protests in all districts. The protests were triggered by the suicide of IPS officer Puran Kumar. The Congress party framed the issue as a case of Dalit oppression, aiming to highlight alleged systemic injustices within the state administration.

#4 AAP Protests CJI Shoe Incident – 11-12 October 2025

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) held protests at multiple locations in Delhi, including Patel Nagar, with 400-500 participants. The party seized upon the incident where a shoe was thrown at Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai, using it as a central issue to mobilize supporters and critique the prevailing political atmosphere.

#5 Congress Links CJI Incident & IPS Suicide – 11 October 2025

The Indian National Congress (INC) called for nationwide protests, strategically linking the shoe-throwing incident at the CJI with the suicide of IPS officer Puran Kumar. Led by leaders like Rajendra Pal Gautam in Delhi and Ajay Rai in Lucknow, the party consistently framed both events as emblematic of Dalit oppression.

#6 AIMPLB, AIMIM Oppose Waqf Act – 10 October 2025

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), with AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi in attendance, organized a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. The demonstration, involving 200-300 people, was directed against the recently passed Waqf Amendment Act, which the groups argue adversely affects Muslim community properties and rights.

#7 SFI’s Pro-Palestine Stir at Delhi University – 09 October 2025

The left-leaning Students Federation of India (SFI) held a pro-Palestine protest at Delhi University. The gathering of 100-150 students reportedly led to clashes with other students. Delhi Police intervened, detaining eight individuals involved in the unrest.

#8 AAP Rallies for Farmers in Gujarat – 10 October 2025

Aam Aadmi Party leader Rajubhai Karpada led a massive protest of 8,000-10,000 people outside the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Botad, Gujarat. The demonstration was organized in the name of farmers, addressing longstanding issues related to agricultural marketing and farmers’ welfare in the state.

#9 Left Parties Rally for Palestine – 09 October 2025

A coalition of united left parties staged a demonstration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. The protest, which saw participation from 1,000-2,000 individuals, was held to express solidarity with Palestine and to condemn the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

#10 Congress’s Nationwide Dalit Atrocity Protests – 11 October 2025

The Congress party announced plans to hold protests at all district headquarters across the country. The coordinated action was focused on the attack on the CJI and the suicide of IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar, both of which the party labeled as severe instances of Dalit atrocities, demanding government accountability.

#11 Assam Tea Tribes Demand ST Status – 08 October 2025

In a massive show of strength, six tea-tribe communities of Assam, led by ATTSA and AASAA, gathered in Tinsukia. An estimated 2-3 lakh people protested at the Hukan Pukhuri playground, demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status, land ownership rights, and increases in wages for plantation workers.

#12 Prayagraj Demo for Sonam Wangchuk – 08 October 2025

A demonstration was held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, under the leadership of Dr. Ashish Mittal. The protest, involving 40-50 people, demanded the release of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk. The demonstration included individuals with controversial backgrounds, such as a main accused in the 2020 Prayagraj riots.

#13 NSUI’s Rae Bareli Murder Protests – 08 October 2025

The NSUI staged protests in multiple cities, including Delhi, focusing on the murder of a youth in Rae Bareli. The organization framed the killing, which resulted from a fight between two groups, as a Dalit issue. However, the turnout at each location was reported to be low, with only 20-25 participants.

#14 IYC, NSUI Protest Attack on CJI – 08 October 2025

The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) and NSUI continued their protests against the attack on the CJI. Demonstrations were held in cities like Patna, Kurukshetra, and Gurugram, with 100-200 workers participating. In Patna, the protest was staged in front of the Ambedkar statue at the High Court.

#15 CPI(M), DMK Show Support for Gaza – 08 October 2025

In a significant show of political force, the CPI(M) held a pro-Gaza demonstration in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The event was attended by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and 5,000-7,000 supporters. Stalin called for India to provide humanitarian aid to Palestine and urged the central government to help end the war.

#16 Mumbai Prepares for Palestine Protest – 10 October 2025

Preparations were underway for a major protest in support of Palestine at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan. Appeals for participation were issued by several prominent leaders, including Samajwadi Party’s Abu Azmi, indicating a planned large-scale gathering to express solidarity with the people of Gaza.

#17 Hyderabad Sees Pro-Palestine Rally – 07 October 2025

A protest in support of Palestine was held at Dharna Chowk in Hyderabad. Organized by IPSP and BDS groups, the event saw participation from 500-700 people. The protest reportedly turned tense, with some participants clashing with the police deployed to manage the gathering.

#18 Small Pro-Palestine Protest in Patna – 06 October 2025

A relatively small protest in support of Palestine was held in Patna, Bihar. Organized by IPSP and BDS, the demonstration saw a modest turnout of only 20-25 individuals, highlighting the varying scales of such activism across different cities.

#19 Malappuram Readies for Palestine Rally – 10 October 2025

In Malappuram, the Solidarity Youth Movement announced preparations for a major protest in support of Palestine. The planned demonstration was part of a coordinated effort seen across the country on the same date, focusing on the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

#20 AAP’s UP-Wide Protest on CJI Incident – 10 October 2025

The Aam Aadmi Party announced its plan to stage protests in every district of Uttar Pradesh. The party aimed to mobilize its workers around the incident involving the shoe being thrown at the Chief Justice of India, seeking to capitalize on the event for political mobilization.

#21 AAP Surrounds Lawyer’s House – 07 October 2025

In a targeted protest in Delhi, 50-100 AAP workers surrounded the house of a 72-year-old lawyer allegedly connected to the CJI shoe-throwing incident. The party accused the individual of insulting the Dalit community and the Constitution, alleging he had an “RSS mentality.”

#22 Chhattisgarh Protests Coal Block Allocation – 06 October 2025

In Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, the Hasdeo Aranya Bachao Sangharsh Samiti led a protest of 800-1,000 people. The demonstration was against the allocation of the Gare Palma 1 coal block to Jindal Company, highlighting ongoing environmental and displacement concerns in the forest region.

#23 NSUI Leads Nursing Students in Bhopal – 07 October 2025

The NSUI led a protest of 800-1,000 nursing students in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The students were demonstrating after 13 nursing colleges in the city were derecognized, jeopardizing their education and futures, and demanding immediate government intervention.

#24 Nurses Protest for Reforms in Jaipur – 07 October 2025

Young nurses gathered at the Martyr’s Memorial in Jaipur, Rajasthan, under the leadership of NSUI. The protest, involving 800-1,000 participants, demanded an end to the contract system in the state’s medical department and permanent recruitment of nursing officers through written examinations.

#25 NSUI’s Pan-India Rae Bareli Protests – 07 October 2025

The NSUI organized protests across all states of India, linking the murder of a youth named Hariom in a Rae Bareli group fight to Dalit issues. The scale was nationwide, though turnout varied significantly from one location to another.

#26 Hyderabad’s Gaza Solidarity Protest – 05 October 2025

As part of nationwide protests, a demonstration in support of Gaza was held at Dharna Chowk in Hyderabad. Organized by BDS India, the event saw 500-600 participants, mirroring similar rallies in other major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata.

#27 “I Love Mohammad” Protest at MANUU – 05 October 2025

At Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) in Hyderabad, Muslim students held a protest of 100-150 people under the “I Love Mohammad” campaign. Participants were seen raising slogans in support of the campaign, reflecting religious sentiment on campus.

#28 Christian Community Protests in Simdega – 05 October 2025

Members of the Christian community in Simdega staged a protest, with 1,000-2,000 people participating. The demonstration was against recent attacks on a church and Christian religious leader in the area, demanding protection and justice from the authorities.

#29 Congress’s Haryana Goodwill Tour – 06 October 2025

The Congress party launched a major “goodwill tour” across Haryana, involving 5,000-6,000 supporters. However, the event was marred by internal conflict, as senior Congress leaders themselves raised questions about the tour led by former MP Brijendra Singh.

#30 Major Palestine Rally at Jantar Mantar – 05 October 2025

BDS India and the Indian People in Solidarity with Palestine (IPSP) held a major protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. The event attracted 1,000-2,000 people, forming a significant part of the coordinated nationwide expressions of support for Palestine.

#31 BVM Sit-In at Jantar Mantar – 05 October 2025

The Bharatiya Vidyarthi Morcha, an affiliate of BAMCEF, staged a sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar, Delhi. The gathering of 2,000-3,000 people was part of a pre-announced nationwide rally titled “Save Schools! Save Education!!” focused on educational reforms.

#32 Sparse Protest for Sonam Wangchuk – 05 October 2025

Left-leaning student organizations like AISA called for a protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the release of Sonam Wangchuk. However, the event saw a very poor turnout, with reports indicating only 10-15 people gathered for the demonstration.

#33 Jaipur Candle March for Wangchuk – 28 September 2025

A candle march was organized at Patrika Gate in Jaipur in support of Sonam Wangchuk. The peaceful demonstration aimed to draw public attention to the activist’s arrest and the ongoing issues in Ladakh that he has been championing.

#34 ‘I Love Mohammad’ Unrest in Bihar – 27 September 2025

During a visit by Union Minister Amit Shah to Bihar, unrest erupted in Jogbani over the “I Love Mohammad” campaign. Reports indicated that a mob forcibly closed shops owned by Hindus, leading to tensions and protests in the area surrounding the high-profile visit.

#35 Pro-Palestine Film Screening in Patna – 22 September 2025

At Patna College, the Indian People in Solidarity with Palestine (IPSP) and Disha Student Organisation screened the Palestinian short film ‘Al Hadiya’ (The Present). The event, attended by 100-150 students, was used as a tool to generate support and awareness for the Palestinian cause.

#36 Old Assam Protest Video Recirculates – 11 September 2025

An old video from a protest in Assam on 10-11 September began recirculating on social media. The video showed the Matak tribe demanding their inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, with 5,000-10,000 participants, but was being shared as a recent event.

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