The movement, which began as a satirical protest, has evolved into a nationwide challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
Supporters gather at the camping site of the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
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Supporters of India’s youth-led Cockroach movement are still camped at their protest site in New Delhi, a day after police used…
India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) said it would continue its protest on Tuesday, a day after a police crackdown on…
What started as a satirical protest against exam leaks in India has grown into a wider movement voicing young Indians' anger over…
The viral 'Cockroach' movement's supporters occupy New Delhi's protest site, refusing to leave until minister resigns.
NEW DELHI (AP) — Hundreds of supporters of the youth-led Cockroach movement gathered Monday to march to India's Parliament,…
The movement gained momentum following leaks of high-stakes exams and drew wider attention after police forcibly moved…
