Citizens protest against Trans Act (2026)
The month of March saw multiple protests across India against the Trans amendment Act 2026 that is now turned into an Act. It removes the right of individuals to self-determination and introduces mandatory medical examinations to recognize someone as ‘trans’. Additionally, it aims to provide recognition only to members of a few trans communities while excluding others. Protestors demand the revocation of the act while asserting one’s right to self-determination.
Protests erupt in response to the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader
Following the death of Iran’s leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, multiple protests erupted across Indian cities. The protesters raised anti-Israel and anti-USA slogans while demanding for an immediate stopping of the ongoing bombing by the USA and Israel. The protestors also raised slogans supporting Palestinian Liberation.
Protest against LPG crisis
In response to the shortage of LPG cylinders, multiple parts of India witnessed protests against the inadequate actions of the central government. With long lines and rising prices for cylinders, the protestors highlighted that the crisis augmented everyday hardships endured by people
Sanitation workers protest in Mandya
Sanitation workers staged a protest on March 23rd in Mandya zilla panchayat office demanding the implementation of increased wages, housing, and welfare benefits. They stated that despite a government order on May 2025 to increase wages to Rs. 21,501, they continued to receive only Rs. 12,000- 14,000. Additionally, provident funds, housing, extension of insurance coverage to family members, and other benefits have not been implemented.
Farmers and ASHA workers protests in Vikarabad
On 30th march, Farmers staged a protest at the collector’s office in Vikarabad demanding the withdrawal of land acquisitions for building an Industrial Park in the region. Despite repeated appeals, the lack of response from authorities prompted the protest. Later, ASHA workers staged a protest at the collector’s office, demanding an increase in their wages to Rs. 18,000 as promised by the Congress during elections. While initially planned as a rally up to Hyderabad, the arrest of multiple protestors by the police prompted protests at the collector’s office too.
Farmers demand higher compensation for expressway
On 30th March, over a hundred farmers affected by the greenfield expressway protested at the office of the Madhya Pradesh Road Development corporation demanding higher compensation. They conducted a sit-in following which they locked the office shutting down operations. The Rs. 2418 crore Ujjain-Jawra greenfield expressway spans 102 km and cuts through 60 villages.
Protest against Trump in US
With an estimated 8 million people across the country, the USA saw the largest single-day protest against the Trump regime on March 28th. Titled as the ‘No Kings Protest’, participants raised slogans against the fascist onslaught of the Trump regime, particularly against the mass deportations by ICE and the ongoing military attacks on Iran.
