Why India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protests Had Such Impact – and What Could Happen Next

Why India’s ‘cockroach’ protests had such impact – and what could happen next

For a decade, Modi has governed as a strong and decisive figure who admits few ‌mistakes, and his government had long resisted sacking ministers under pressure. The first test of the youth protest victory could be in elections next year in three key states, writes Namita Singh

India’s “Cockroach” Protest Movement Faces State Repression

On the night of July 20, thousands of young protesters from across India slept on footpaths near the Jantar Mantar protest site in New Delhi ahead of a planned march on Parliament. The march, dubbed “Chalo Sansad,” was organized by the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The protest movement began on June 20 in response to growing anger among students and young people over high unemployment and leaks involving national entrance examinations, …

What started India’s ‘cockroach’ protests that forced education minister to quit?

The protests reflect youths' anger over job scarcity, corruption and government accountability. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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