India’s ‘Cockroach’ protests mount on streets of Delhi
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By Financial Times
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Mass demonstrations have erupted across India's capital following widespread frustration with the national education system's structural deficiencies. The protests, symbolized by the 'Cockroach' movement, represent escalating public discontent that extends beyond academic concerns to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administrative policies. Organizers warn these grassroots demonstrations could evolve into a broader political movement, signaling growing tension between citizen expectations and government performance on educational reform and institutional accountability.
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