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The term 'boycott' is derived from Captain Charles Cunningham Boycott, a British land agent in County Mayo, Ireland. In 1880, during a tenants' rights movement, he faced social and economic ostracism for refusing to lower rents. This collective action of shunning him became so prominent that his name was adopted to describe this form of protest. A boycott now refers to a voluntary and intentional abstention from using, buying, or dealing with a person, organization, or country as an expression of protest, typically for social, political, or economic reasons.
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Gherao is a form of protest originating in India, involving the encirclement of a building, official, or political leader by protestors to compel them to accept demands. It gained prominence in India in the 1960s. The term is of Hindi origin and is not derived from a person's name.
Bandh is a form of protest prevalent in India and Nepal, signifying a general strike or a complete shutdown of a city or region. It involves the closure of shops, offices, and transportation. The term is of Hindi origin, meaning 'closed' or 'locked', and is not named after any individual.
Hartal is a traditional form of protest in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, involving a mass strike, cessation of work, and closure of shops. It is often used to express public grievance or mourning. The term is derived from Gujarati words 'hat' (shop) and 'tal' (locking), indicating the closing of shops. It has been employed since the pre-independence era but is not named after a person.