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India’s ‘Cockroach’ protests shake Modi’s grip, sparking copycat campaigns
2 months ago•Source: Financial Times
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India’s Gen Z protesters, formed just weeks earlier, shifted their focus from exam leaks to broader joblessness and frustration over quality, forcing the education minister to resign and signaling Modi’s vulnerability. Analysts note that the movement taps into unmet expectations for faster growth to absorb India’s large youth population, though Modi remains a durable political operator ahead of the 2029 elections.

Financial Times•5 months ago