What ignited India's ‘cockroach’ revolt?
The StoryRiot police in Delhi have fired tear gas and baton charged the biggest protest the city has seen in years; tens of thousands of young Indians, marching under the banner of the "Cockroach Janta Party", calling for an end to corruption and educational reform. But what exactly triggered this uprising? And could this be the biggest threat Modi has faced in 12 years of power?
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- Alexander Balakrishnan, content creator based in Delhi.
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Read more: Why India’s cockroach uprising is more than just a pest for Modi
Further listening: 'Influencer of influencers': Modi's strategy to win the Indian election
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