Cockroach Janta Party Channels India's Youth Unemployment Anger Into Political Action

The Cockroach Janta Party, formed weeks ago, drew tens of thousands of young Indians to New Delhi's streets in July 2026, protesting exam paper leaks and graduate unemployment — nearly 40% of graduates aged 15–25 are jobless. Opposition parties disrupted parliament in support. India's education minister promised reforms and a parliamentary debate. The movement's speed and scale signal a potential shift from episodic protest to sustained political contestation.