Introduction
Social movements are collective efforts aimed at bringing social change, while peasant movements specifically focus on the rights and issues of farmers and rural workers.
Key Points
- Examples: Champaran Satyagraha, Tebhaga Movement, Telangana Uprising.
- Demands: Fair rent, land ownership, end to exploitation, and agricultural support.
- Impact: Raised awareness, influenced land reforms, and empowered rural communities.
Conclusion
These movements played a vital role in transforming agrarian society and pushing for rural justice in India.