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Some of the most significant protests in history have played a key role in changing unjust laws, holding governments accountable, and more. Some demonstrations have drawn so many people to the streets that they have become iconic moments in world history.
While many large protests do not always achieve their goals, they leave a lasting mark on society, often inspiring other protests around the world for years to come.
Here are the ten largest protests in modern history.
Indian Farmers Protest (2020-2021)
Entire families took part in farmers' protests
Tens of thousands of farmers in India who had protested against proposed changes to agricultural laws agreed to return home in early December 2021, ending demonstrations that had brought an estimated 250 million people to the streets, according to the Business and Human Rights Resource Center.
The Narendra Modi government was forced to back down after 18 months of protests. The proposed laws would have eased rules on the sale, pricing and storage of agricultural produce. Farmers argued that this would leave them at the mercy of big companies. With about half the population employed in
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