India’s viral ‘cockroaches’ are biggest challenge to Modi in years. Will they get what they want? (opens original article in a new tab)

Students in India, calling themselves 'cockroaches,' are protesting in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of the education minister over exam management issues. The movement, which started as a satirical take on the ruling party, has gained significant online popularity and organized protests across the country. Despite facing police presence and challenges, the protesters continue their sit-in, highlighting concerns over education system reforms and government accountability.

• Hundreds of students protesting as 'cockroaches' demand resignation of India's education minister over exam management issues.
• The movement, inspired by satirical humor, gained 22 million Instagram followers and organized protests in multiple cities.
• Protesters face police presence and challenges, with some students dying by suicide due to exam-related controversies.