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How the student 'Cockroach' movement grew its influence across India

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France 24 reports that young Indians continue demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, organizing through an online satirical group called the Cockroach People's Party. Since its launch in May, the movement has grown to millions of social media followers and tens of thousands of direct members. The campaign shows the scale of support behind efforts to pressure the minister from office.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/how-the-student-cockroach-mov...

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