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Mandal Commission Report and Caste-Based Reservation in India 1990

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Mandal Commission Report During the period of 1980–2000, India experienced significant socio-political and economic shifts. The 1980s marked a turning point with the rise of regional parties challenging the dominance of the Congress Party. Economic stagnation and political instability characterized much of this decade. However, in 1991, under Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao, India […]

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Dalit Panther Movement 1972

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Caste Movements: Dalit Panther Movement 1972 The social movements in India go beyond demonstrations; they represent a nation’s demand for progress, equality, and justice. The social movement in India is a significant part of the country’s rich history. The following is a list of some of India’s most well-known social movements and their effects on

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Chipko Movement 1973

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Environmental Movements: Chipko Movement The social movements in India are more than just demonstrations; they represent a nation demanding progress, equality, and justice. Every social movement in India has added to the country’s rich history. The following is a list of some of India’s most well-known social movements and their effects on societal advancement and

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Land Reform Movement in India

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Land Reform Movement The social movements in India are more than just demonstrations; they represent a nation demanding progress, equality, and justice. Every social movement in India has contributed to the dynamic narrative of the nation’s history. A few of India’s most prominent social movements and their impact on cultural change and societal progress are

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Quit India Movement 1942

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Introduction to the Quit India Movement The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Movement, was a critical phase in the Indian struggle for independence from British rule. Initiated in August 1942 under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress, this movement marked a decisive turn towards India’s ultimate liberation in

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Civil Disobedience Movement 1930

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Civil Disobedience Movement The second large-scale movement was the Civil Disobedience Movement (1930–1934), which the Indian National Congress organized under Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership. Gandhi’s abrupt withdrawal from the Non-Cooperation Movement after the Chauri-Chauri incident of February 1922 demoralized many Congress leaders. It led to a sharp decline in the national movement. Gandhi decided to start

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Non-Cooperation Movement 1920

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The Non-Cooperation Movement The Swadeshi Movement of 1905 and the Non-Cooperation Movement of 1920 are two watershed moments in India’s fight for independence. The British partition of Bengal along religious lines in 1905, with the intention of dividing and ruling the Indian population, ignited the Swadeshi Movement. As a countermeasure, Indians promoted indigenous industries and

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Swadeshi Movement 1905

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Swadeshi Movement The Swadeshi Movement was initiated in 1905 as a response to the British partition of Bengal, instilling a stronger sense of nationalism. The Swadeshi movement impacted Bengal the most. The attempt to divide and rule through the partition was met with a united and resolute response. The Swadeshi spirit spread to other provinces

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First War of Independence 1857

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First War of Independence 1857 The First War of Independence in 1857 demonstrated India’s strength and unity in the face of oppression. This uprising, often seen as one of the first social movements in India, was more than a military battle. It was a cultural crusade, a collective expression of identity, and a firm statement

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Social Movements in India

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This entry is part 3 of 16 in the series Communication and Social Change

Social Movements in India and the World Social movements in India and elsewhere have shaped and continue to shape our world. We often assume that the rights we enjoy happen to exist. However, these rights are the result of the struggles in the past that made them possible. Social movements not only change societies, but

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