Gen-Z 'Cockroach' protest movement in India
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Gen-Z protesters, Dharmendra Pradhan
India
2026-07-25
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Gen-Z protesters in India are using satire and social media to protest against the government. The movement was sparked by an exam scandal and derogatory remarks by the Chief Justice. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following the protests.
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