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How the International Media Saw the Cockroach Janta Party

A satirical “Cockroach Janta Party,” born after controversial remarks by India’s Chief Justice, has gone viral online, turning into a sharp symbol of youth frustration over unemployment, dissent and the political climate under the Modi government. International media viewed the movement as more than meme politics — a reflection of growing public anger and shrinking democratic space in India.

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