"If all was well with the country and the economy, 20 million young people would not rally around something like this," says political activist.

Cockroach Janta Party has tapped into youth anger at unemployment, inflation and bitter religious divides

"If all was well with the country and the economy, 20 million young people would not rally around something like this," says political activist.

The satirical movement is a highly visible digital expression of frustration but cannot substitute for collective action and organisation on the ground.

Discover how Abhijeet Dipke's Cockroach Janta Party gained 1.2 million members, addressing youth issues and frustrations in India.