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India's youth-led Cockroach movement vows to continue protest after police crackdown

India's youth-led Cockroach movement vows to continue protest after police crackdown
NPR News Tuesday 21 July 2026, 12:00 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read
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The movement, which began as a satirical protest, has evolved into a nationwide challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. (Image credit: Shekhar Yadav)

The movement, which began as a satirical protest, has evolved into a nationwide challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

(Image credit: Shekhar Yadav)

India (LOCATION) Narendra Modi (PERSON) Yadav (PERSON)
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