Murshidabad Protest: India’s Major Protests Over the Last 5 Years, From CAA to Waqf Clashes

Murshidabad Protest: In Murshidabad, West Bengal, protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 have spiraled into violence, with deadly clashes reported in Jangipur, Suti, and Samserganj. The unrest left three people dead, including a father and son, led to the arrest of 110 individuals, and injured 15 police personnel. Mobs torched vehicles and blocked NH-12, prompting the Calcutta High Court to order the deployment of CAPF. But this isn’t the first time India has witnessed such large-scale protests. We take a look back at the most impactful protest movements of the past five years that have left a lasting mark on the nation.