India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protesters Take on Modi: ‘Zero Accountability’

A youth-led movement calling itself the “Cockroach Janata Party” is turning public anger into protest. The group, whose name mocks the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claims the system offers “zero accountability” for corruption and broken promises. The protests draw heavily on young Indians frustrated with unemployment and rising costs. While small in scale, the movement’s name and message are spreading on social media, forcing a rare public debate about government responsibility. Critics say the movement lacks clear policy goals. But for many protesters, the name itself is the point: a symbol of how they feel the system treats ordinary people—like pests to be ignored.