Cockroach
Coverage of Cockroach in the Nexus archive.
- Why have thousands taken to the streets? India's 'cockroach' protest explained
India is experiencing one of its largest protests in recent years, with participants using a cockroach as a symbolic mascot. The protest's reasons and the significance of the cockroach are central to understanding the movement.
- Supporters across India send food via delivery apps to sustain the ‘Cockroach’ protest
Supporters across India are using online food delivery apps to provide meals to protesters in the capital as part of the 'Cockroach' movement. The initiative aims to sustain the protest by ensuring participants have access to food.
- India news: Opposition steps up pressure amid 'Cockroach' protests
India's opposition MPs are supporting protesters demanding the resignation of the education minister. Pradhan has addressed the protests, responding to calls for his resignation.
- FirstFT: Indian police crack down on ‘Cockroach’ protesters
Indian police cracked down on protesters referred to as 'Cockroach.' Andy Burnham became UK prime minister, and US petrol prices rose above $4.
- There Is More Than One Cockroach in Narendra Modi’s Kitchen
The article uses the metaphor of 'Cockroach Janta Party' to suggest growing dissent within and against the Modi government, implying deeper issues in Indian politics.
- The ‘cockroaches’ India’s elite created — and can’t exterminate
India's Chief Justice Surya Kant sparked controversy by comparing unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' but the remark led to an unexpected viral movement with 15 million Instagram followers and a cockroach-themed mobile phone logo, surpassing the influence of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.