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When Millions March: A Journey Through History's Largest Protests

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In a truly democratic society, protest isn’t chaos; it’s conscience. It’s the sound of people demanding to be heard when institutions they voted for no longer reflect their voices. Marches, rallies, and sit-ins—they're not just moments of dissent; they're milestones of change. Let’s take a journey through some of the largest and most impactful protest movements ever recorded. 1. Indian Farmers’ Protest (2020–2021) Location:  India Participation:  250 million (combined labor strike + farming protests) On 26 November 2020, the protest began in response to  three farm laws  passed by the Government of India, which farmers believed would dismantle the  Minimum Support Price (MSP)  system, leaving them at the mercy of large corporations. Many international celebrities,  including Rihanna ,  Greta Thunberg , and several foreign lawmakers, tweeted about it. Farmers began to return to their homes on 19 November 2021, after over a year ...