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India's youth-led 'cockroach' movement, which previously forced the education minister's resignation, is now demanding the release of detained protesters and has compelled Modi's government to respond to their demands, exposing vulnerabilities in the ruling party.
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike protesting exam leaks, though the 'Cockroach Movement' and other youth protests are vowing to continue their demonstrations. Wangchuk's decision clears the way for potential talks between protest leaders and the government.
The Indian government is seeking discussions with the 'Cockroach People's Party' in response to ongoing protests concerning shortcomings in the education system, with the party demanding concrete proposals.
India's 'Cockroach movement' protesters have vowed to continue their demonstrations in New Delhi despite a police crackdown involving tear gas and batons. The movement shows no signs of backing down, with police actions further fueling their resolve.
Thousands of Indian youth, dubbed 'Cockroach activists,' marched towards Parliament in Delhi to protest alleged NEET exam leaks, resulting in violent clashes with police. Over 170 protesters and 118 police officers were injured as authorities used batons and tear gas to disperse the demonstration.
Albanian citizens have been protesting for 51 consecutive days, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. The protests, dubbed the 'Flamingo Revolution,' have seen large crowds gather in squares and outside Parliament, facing police cordons and water cannons.
India's 'Cockroach Party,' which began as a satirical response to a judge's derogatory remark, has gained millions of followers on Instagram and is now moving its protests from online to the streets.
A satirical political movement, dubbed the 'Cockroach Janta Party' in India, has gone viral and crossed borders, inspiring similar 'Cockroach Awami Party' groups in Pakistan.
Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned as India's education minister following widespread student protests, dubbed the 'Cockroach' movement. Pralhad Joshi has been appointed as his successor.
Widespread protests continue across India, driven by students and the 'Cockroach movement,' demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following the NEET paper leak. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his fast, but the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) affirmed that the agitation will persist until demands are met, with the government indicating readiness to debate the issue in Parliament.
Indian students are continuing their 'cockroach movement' protests against alleged exam paper leaks and the government's handling of the issue. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, have backed the students and called for accountability from the education minister.
The 'Cockroach' movement in India is continuing its anti-government protests, with hundreds reportedly injured in clashes with police. The youth-led movement is demonstrating against poverty and unemployment despite violent suppression.
Indian police fired tear gas at supporters of the 'Cockroaches' movement during a march towards parliament, leading to clashes.
Indian police used tear gas and batons to disperse thousands of 'Cockroach' movement youth protesters attempting to march to the parliament building in New Delhi. The demonstration saw clashes between activists and law enforcement, with some protesters reportedly throwing eggs and water bottles at official vehicles.
India's Gen Z is moving from social media to street protests, dubbed 'the cockroach movement,' with security being beefed up at Pradhan's house. Protesters, led by a CJP founder, vow not to stop until Pradhan resigns.
Social media accounts of the 'Cockroach Janta Party' are being blocked in India, with reports indicating Instagram is also at risk of suspension, citing national security concerns.
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South Asia correspondent Hannah Ellis-Petersen on the Cockroach movement – and the students driving India’s biggest protests in years ‘I’ve never seen this many young people out on the streets,’ says…
Student protests, dubbed the 'cockroach movement,' are intensifying across India, maintaining pressure on the Modi government. These demonstrations, fueled by issues like exam paper leaks, are providing a rare opening for the opposition.
India's 'Cockroach Movement,' led by Gen Z, is protesting and vowing to continue until the education minister resigns. The movement uses the cockroach as a symbol of resilience and disgust.
Police in New Delhi used batons and tear gas against demonstrators who had gathered for a protest march by the 'Cockroach Movement,' leading to violence.
Rise of movement reflects frustrations among young Indians over high youth unemployment, frequent exam paper leaks
The prominent leader of the viral 'Cockroach' movement is traveling to India to spearhead a series of protests organized by Generation Z activists.