“Cockroach” Across India: The Emergence of a New Political Movement?
The IPS Insight argues that the “Cockroach Movement” in India reflects a growing wave of youth dissatisfaction over examination corruption, unemployment, and government accountability, with protesters transforming a derogatory label into a symbol of resistance. Drawing parallels with similar political developments in Bangladesh, it suggests that although the movement began around education reforms, its nationwide spread and broad-based support could evolve into a wider political challenge with potential implications for India’s political landscape ahead of the 2029 general elections.
