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India's 'Cockroach' movement — and why it matters

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Michael Okwu
June 6, 2026

Thousands of supporters of India's viral Cockroach Janta Party have taken to the streets of New Delhi, taking the movement offline. Demonstrators are calling for the education minister to resign over exam scandals that have shaken trust in the system.

Driven by youth anger and deeper systemic issues, the movement began online but is now gaining momentum on the ground.

Demonstrators are demanding the resignation of India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over repeated exam paper leaks—reflecting deep frustration among young people over corruption and failures in the education system.

The key question now is whether this wave of online-driven activism can translate into real political pressure. DW takes a closer look at the movement and what's behind it.

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