'Cockroach Janta Party' takes India by storm

A satirical protest movement has emerged in India, born from a retort to a comment by the country's top judge. France 24 reports the Cockroach Janta Party is pushing back against the government's handling of a nationwide medical entrance examination that went wrong in May. On Monday, members gathered for a peaceful march toward the Indian Parliament in New Delhi, but faced a violent crackdown from authorities. Despite the force used against them, the movement has continued to build momentum across the country.

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