Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Protesters Use Memes to Counter Modi's Government
Young people in India started protesting against the government.
They used memes to make fun of the police and the prime minister.
The protests began on May 16 and got bigger after the police used force.
The protesters made jokes and memes to show they weren't scared.
Even famous people like Salman Khan supported them at first but later changed their minds.
The protests were different because they were organized and remembered through memes.
Protests started on May 16, led by Abhijeet Dipke and Sonam Wangchuk.
Police used force, including lathi charges and tear gas, to disperse protesters.
Protesters responded with memes, turning the situation into a humorous narrative.
Memes included references to popular culture and internet trends.
Salman Khan initially supported the protesters but later urged them to go home.
- Who
- Young protesters, led by Abhijeet Dipke and Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Protests against government policies, countered with memes
- When
- Starting May 16, with significant events on May 21
- Where
- Across India, including Delhi
- Why
- To protest government policies and police actions
Protesters
Government
Use of Memes
Protesters
Protesters use memes to counter government actions and maintain morale.
Government
Government views memes as a form of dissent and attempts to suppress them.
Police Response
Protesters
Protesters see police actions as violent and unjust, using humor to cope.
Government
Government justifies police actions as necessary to maintain order.
- Date of Protests
- May 16 onwards
- Protest Leaders
- Abhijeet Dipke, Sonam Wangchuk
- Government Response
- Police crackdown with lathi charges, tear gas, and pellet guns
- Key Memes
- Everybody knows that I'm a good girl, officer, detain me, daddy, Sonam, it's done, bro
- Notable Supporters
- Salman Khan (initially), Dharmendra Pradhan (resigned)