The spiny, long-legged, and often reviled cockroach has become an unlikely symbol of dissent among India’s Gen Z, in a sharp rebuke to the ruling establishment in the world’s largest democracy.

What started as an online meme has quickly morphed into a spontaneous political movement among India’s youth.

Controversial remark by Supreme Court chief justice triggers a political movement, with thousands of Gen Z signing in.

The Cockroach Janta Party goes viral in India, amplifying Gen Z concerns about unemployment, inflation, and political engagement.