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UPDATED Jul 31, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET

Jul 20, 2026 at 10:06 PM ET

Gen-Z “Cockroach” protesters use humor to pressure Modi

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DW interviews Gen-Z “Cockroach” protesters in New Delhi after their satire-linked protest helped trigger a government shake-up.

WHO: DW (Deutsche Welle) and Gen-Z “Cockroach” protesters

WHAT: DW spoke with Gen-Z “Cockroach” protesters about their humor-driven protest and its role in a government shake-up.

WHEN: Jul 27, 2026 at 10:29 AM ET

WHERE: New Delhi, India

WHY: The protest was spurred by grievances over an exam scandal.

How this story developed (showing 14 of 14 earlier reports)

Cockroach Janta Party claims victory after minister’s resignation · Jul 31, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
India’s “cockroach” youth movement ousts cabinet minister · Jul 30, 2026 at 6:09 PM ET
Gen Z protests pressured Modi’s government over education · Jul 28, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
Resignation of India education minister after Gen-Z protests · Jul 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
India’s youth-led “cockroach” protests challenge Modi · Jul 27, 2026 at 7:05 PM ET
Cockroach Janta Party protests signal harder to silence · Jul 26, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
India’s Gen Z backlash highlights youth frustration · Jul 25, 2026 at 3:06 AM ET
India youth protests linked to Cockroach Janta Party · Jul 24, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET
Cockroach People's Party grows pressure on Education Minister · Jul 23, 2026 at 9:07 AM ET
Gen Z protests led by Cockroach Janta Party test Modi · Jul 23, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Cockroach Janta Party protest demands Pradhan resignation · Jul 22, 2026 at 10:08 PM ET
Cockroach Janta Party protests medical exam mishandling · Jul 22, 2026 at 5:06 PM ET
Cockroach Janta Party draws student protests in India · Jul 22, 2026 at 4:08 AM ET
India’s “Cockroach People’s Party” satire turns serious · Jul 20, 2026 at 10:06 PM ET

Reporting from 14 identified publishers across this event arc.

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ABC News —
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Al Jazeera —
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Bloomberg —
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CNBC Top News —
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Deutsche Welle —
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Financial Times — View reporting
France 24 —
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Japan Times —
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Middle East Eye — View reporting
New York Times —
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NPR —
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Straits Times —
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