A viral youth movement in India, dubbed “Cockroaches,” has erupted online and onto the streets as millions of frustrated young people demand accountability from the government over exam leaks, job scarcity, and systemic neglect. Born from a Supreme Court comment, the movement uses memes and satire to rally support, evolving from a joke into a powerful symbol of resilience. Protesters are calling for the education minister’s resignation and systemic reforms, escalating tensions when police clashed with demonstrators near Parliament. Though the government claims to listen, the decentralized, non-partisan movement—driven by India’s massive youth population—poses a serious political challenge to Prime Minister Modi’s administration.

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