Inside the ‘Cockroach’ Protests Challenging India's Modi
Summary
Thousands of young people in India are protesting against unemployment, education problems, and political issues under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. The protests began online as the Cockroach Janata Party and have grown, focusing especially on concerns about medical school entrance exams and alleged corruption.Key Facts
- The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) started online in May as a protest movement by young people in India.
- Protesters are unhappy with unemployment, education reform, corruption, and government accountability.
- Police used teargas and batons to stop an unauthorized march near India’s parliament.
- The group’s name refers to a comment by India’s Chief Justice who compared unemployed youth to cockroaches.
- The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for medical school is a major issue due to leaks and pressure on students.
- Several student suicides have been linked to the stress and controversies surrounding the NEET exam.
- Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the protests with a hunger strike demanding the education minister’s resignation.
- India’s Health Minister met with protest representatives and promised to raise their demands in government.
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