India's Gen Z 'Cockroach People's Party' started as satire but is serious about change

NPR News Monday 20 July 2026, 16:36 UTC By Omkar Khandekar 1 min read

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They call themselves the "cockroaches" and they're on the march — demanding action against corruption, amid a shortage of opportunities for young people in India.(Image credit: Vipin)

They call themselves the "cockroaches" and they're on the march — demanding action against corruption, amid a shortage of opportunities for young people in India.

(Image credit: Vipin)

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