India's Satirical 'Cockroach' Protests: The Biggest Threat to Modi in Years

Tens of thousands have joined the Cockroach Janta Party, a satirical protest movement launched on Instagram in May 2026 by Abhijeet Dipke. Triggered by exam paper leaks tied to dozens of suicides, protesters demand Education Minister Pradhan's resignation. The Guardian calls it Modi's biggest challenge in years. Modi promised to punish corrupt officials; the movement vows to continue.