Why Thousands of Young Indians Are Calling Themselves 'Cockroaches' to Fight Modi

Tens of thousands have joined a satirical Instagram group called the Cockroach Janta Party, started in May 2026 by Abhijeet Dipke. Exam papers were leaked before test day, linked to dozens of suicides. Protesters want Education Minister Pradhan fired. The Guardian calls it Modi's biggest challenge in years. Modi promised to punish those responsible; protesters say they won't stop.