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Politics
‘Cockroach’ Protesters Resurface, Renew Challenge to Modi
✍️ WSJ
🗓 25 Jul 2026, 06:03 AM
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A group of protesters calling themselves the ‘Cockroach’ movement has staged new demonstrations in India, demanding accountability from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A new wave of demonstrations has been organized by the ‘Cockroach’ protest movement, which has been vocal in its criticism of the current government. The activists, who refer to themselves as ‘cockroaches’ to symbolize resilience, have called for greater transparency and accountability from the Prime Minister’s office.\n\nThe protests, which have been held in several locations across the country, focus on issues such as corruption, economic policy and the handling of public services.\n\nWhile the movement has previously attracted media attention, this latest round of demonstrations marks a renewed effort to press the government for reforms.\n\nAuthorities have responded by increasing security presence at protest sites, but no major incidents have been reported so far.\n\nThe ‘Cockroach’ movement continues to mobilize supporters through social media and public rallies, aiming to influence national policy discussions.