India PM’s Home Targeted as ‘Cockroach’ Protests Escalate

NEW DELHI – Pressure mounted on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government Tuesday as opposition lawmakers staged a protest outside his official residence. The demonstration, which included chants calling government members “cockroaches,” signaled a sharp escalation in political tensions. The Congress party, leading the protest, claimed the action was a response to the government’s handling of recent parliamentary disruptions. The protest gave a boost to the Chief Justice of India, who has been at odds with the administration over judicial independence. No arrests were reported, but the standoff highlights growing friction ahead of upcoming state elections.