India’s Cockroach movement

The Cockroach Janta Party is an Indian protest movement against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. Initially aimed at India’s education minister, it has expanded to focus on unemployment and a failing education system.

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India’s cockroach movement undeterred by police violence

India’s cockroach movement undeterred by police violence

Despite being met by police violence, India’s cockroach movement is out on the streets for a second day of protest.Education07/21/2026July 21, 202602:23 min

How India’s youth-led ‘Cockroach’ movement challenges Modi

How India’s youth-led ‘Cockroach’ movement challenges Modi

India’s Cockroach Janta Party has grown into a movement voicing young Indians’ anger over jobs and education.Politics07/21/2026July 21, 2026

India’s ‘cockroach’ protests meet with batons and tear gas

India’s ‘cockroach’ protests meet with batons and tear gas

Thousands of protesters have gathered in New Delhi to demand the resignation of India’s education minister.Politics07/20/2026July 20, 202602:24 min

Kidnapped or saved? Indian police move Sonam Wangchuk

Kidnapped or saved? Indian police move Sonam Wangchuk

Authorities said it was a “much-needed medical intervention,” but the Cockroach Janta Party says he was “kidnapped.”Politics07/18/2026July 18, 202619:05 min

India’s Gen Z ‘Cockroaches’ protest national exams fraud

India’s Gen Z ‘Cockroaches’ protest national exams fraud

The cancellation of state-level exam papers after fraud allegations has sparked protests by the Cockroach Janta Party.Politics06/16/2026June 16, 202604:56 min

India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement — and why it matters

India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement — and why it matters

Thousands of supporters of India’s Cockroach Janta Party took to the streets of New Delhi, taking the movement offline.Politics06/06/2026June 6, 202619:41 minShow moreSkip next section In the spotlight

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After youth protests toppled Nepal’s last government, the country is heading to the polls on March 5.Politics03/04/2026March 4, 202611:55 min

In India, youths are quiet as Gen Z protests rock South Asia

In a Delhi coffee house, young Indians debate power, politics and the future following regional Gen Z protests.Politics12/31/2025December 31, 2025All content (10) on this topic

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