India's 'Cockroach Party' protests exam scandal, defies police crackdown

A satirical political movement born from a judge's offhand remark has grown into a major protest against India's government. The "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP) is demanding accountability for the mishandling of a nationwide medical entrance exam held in May. The movement began when India's top judge dismissed a legal challenge to the exam, reportedly comparing the protesters to cockroaches. Activists adopted the label as a badge of honor, turning the insult into a rallying cry. On Monday, police in New Delhi violently broke up a peaceful march toward the Indian parliament. Despite the crackdown, CJP members say they will continue their demonstrations. The group accuses the government of corruption and mismanagement in the exam process, which affected thousands of medical aspirants.