India's 'Cockroach' movement
India's 'Cockroach' movement — and why it matters
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Driven by youth anger and deeper systemic issues, the movement began online but is now gaining momentum on the ground.
Demonstrators are demanding the resignation of India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over repeated exam paper leaks—reflecting deep frustration among young people over corruption and failures in the education system.
The key question now is whether this wave of online-driven activism can translate into real political pressure. DW takes a closer look at the movement and what's behind it.
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