What does the cryptic crossword clue "Protest ignited India towards destruction (10)" mean?

The definition is "destruction". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DEMO (synonym of "Protest") + LIT (synonym of "ignited") + I (synonym of "India") + ON (synonym of "towards"); definition: "destruction" The answer is DEMOLITION.

Protest ignited India towards destruction (10)

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