Cockroach

Cockroach is a pejorative term used in Indian political discourse to describe a youth-led protest movement that has targeted government officials and demanded resignations.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news for its role in pressuring the Modi government and forcing an Indian minister to resign.

Latest on Cockroach

• 'Cockroach' group leaders among hundreds detained in Delhi protest
• Police arrest leader of India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement as protesters take to streets
• Indian police detain Cockroach Janta Party founder ahead of youth protest
• Thousands of security personnel deployed as Delhi braces for ‘cockroach’ protest
• India’s Modi faces dual pressure from ‘cockroach’ movement, opposition parties
• India's 'cockroach' youth party, student groups to protest, demand poll chief's resignation

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