The ‘cockroaches’ marching on India’s government – podcast
Summary
Tens of thousands of young people in India are protesting under the name "Cockroach Janta party" after the chief justice reportedly called unemployed youth "cockroaches" and "parasites." The protests also follow exam paper leaks that forced many students to retake tests, leading to demands for the education minister’s resignation.Key Facts
- The protests involve mainly young people marching in large numbers across India.
- The movement is called "Cockroach Janta party" to reclaim a hurtful term used by India’s chief justice.
- The chief justice reportedly referred to unemployed youth as "cockroaches" and "parasites."
- The protests started after exam papers were leaked, causing millions of students to retake their exams.
- These scandals have been linked to multiple student suicides in recent years.
- Demonstrators are demanding action against corruption and unemployment.
- A key demand is the resignation of the education minister.
- This movement is one of the biggest challenges Narendra Modi’s government has faced in recent years.
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