The Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED) organization provides a comprehensive, real-time dataset that tracks political violence, including protests, riots, and armed conflicts across the globe. ACLED’s primary goal is to offer detailed, reliable, and timely data to support researchers, policymakers, and organizations in understanding the dynamics of political instability. The data is collected through open sources such as media reports, government documents, and NGOs, allowing ACLED to track various events and categorize them by location, date, type of violence, and the parties involved.
In the context of India, ACLED data sheds light on the frequency, scale, and nature of protests, as well as their geographic distribution. The data helps answer essential questions, such as the trends in protest events over time, identifying which states or districts experience the highest frequency of demonstrations. ACLED also distinguishes between different types of protests, such as peaceful marches, strikes, or violent confrontations, which are crucial in understanding the political climate and public sentiment.
Questions:
Are there seasonal patterns in protest occurrences (e.g., more protests in election years)?
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What are the key issues driving protests in different states of India?
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Are protests in India more common in metropolitan cities compared to smaller towns and villages?
- What are the most common types of demonstrations?
- What percentage of protests result in arrests or legal actions?