Shaheen Bagh movement

The Shaheen Bagh movement was a peaceful protest in Delhi, India, that began in late 2019 in response to India’s Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC). Citizens, primarily women, gathered in the neighborhood to oppose what they saw as discriminatory laws targeting Muslims. The protest involved daily sit-ins, speeches, and educational activities, symbolizing collective dissent against perceived injustice. It gained national and international attention, inspiring similar peaceful protests across India. The movement emphasized democratic rights, secularism, and social unity, highlighting citizen activism against policies viewed as exclusionary.