Key Facts

• Thousands of young people in India are protesting, both in the streets and online.
• Protesters use memes, parody videos, and jokes to criticize the government and its supporters.
• The movement is called the "Cockroach" movement and uses social media to spread its message.
• Videos show protesters humorously responding to police actions, such as comparing running from police to playing mobile games.
• The protests began over exam cheating scandals that threaten students’ futures and trust in education.
• The Indian Education Minister resigned after criticism from protesters.
• The movement is growing to include broader demands for government accountability.
• Protesters use satire to counter government-controlled media narratives that call them “anti-national.”