Protests by India’s youth-driven Cockroach movement have resumed across the country, with thousands marching in Mumbai under heavy police supervision. The demonstrations, backed by a growing wave of support from young voters, escalate calls for the resignation of the chief election commissioner amid allegations that millions of citizens are being systematically barred from voting. Organizers, identifying as the Cockroach Janta Party, claim the issue threatens democratic participation, raising tensions ahead of upcoming elections. The movement’s persistence highlights deepening public frustration over electoral fairness and institutional accountability.
Thousands gather in Mumbai with heavy police presence as concerns mount that millions will be denied voting rightsIndia’s youth-led Cockroach movement kicked off more nationwide protests on Friday as thousands of people gathered in Mumbai, amid mounting concerns that millions of citizens are being unfairly stripped of their vote.The movement, which calls itself the Cockroach Janta party (CJP) and has massive support among the country’s gen Zs, returned to the streets to demand the resignation of the chief election commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar. Continue reading...
