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Cockroach Janta

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Earliest in view: May 21 · 14:22 UTCMost recent: May 21 · 14:22 UTC
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Indiaplace1High Court Judgeperson1Young Indianstopic1Social Mediatopic1Unemploymenttopic1Political Corruptiontopic1
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  • POLITICSMay 21 · 14:22 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Parody Cockroach Janta political party’s rise reflects youth anger in India

    A parody political party called Cockroach Janta, symbolized by a cockroach, has become a viral sensation in India as a form of satirical protest. The movement began after a high court judge compared unemployed youth to cockroaches and has evolved into a social media outlet for young people's frustration with corruption, joblessness, and political dysfunction. Millions of Indians are using absurdist humor and memes to express their discontent with the status quo.