Politics · India
Gen Z 'Cockroach' protests challenge Modi's image
A Gen Z protest movement, dubbed the 'Cockroaches' or 'Cockroach Janta Party', has emerged as a significant public display of dissent against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The movement, which gained traction through memes and social media, reportedly dented Modi's political image. Protesters utilized mockery and collective action to challenge mainstream media's coverage of national issues. While the streets have quieted, online battles over the movement's legacy continue. Separately, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that caste-based reservations should continue as long as inequality persists, but suggested those who have benefited should voluntarily give up their quota.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 5 · Right 3 n = 10
- Left (2): Scroll.in, The Wire
- Centre (5 votes, 6 outlets): Amar Ujala, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Jansatta, Navbharat Times
- Right (3 votes, 4 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), TFIPOST, The Commune
- International (5): Al Jazeera English, Associated Press, BBC News, Deutsche Welle, The Guardian