Revolt of the Cockroaches: How India’s Gen Z Humbled Modi

A new political party, the Cockroach Party, has emerged in India. It is led by young protesters who are frustrated with the lack of graduate jobs. The party has gained significant traction, challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. The protests are driven by a crisis in the graduate-jobs market.

According to The Economist, the lack of employment opportunities for young graduates is a major factor behind the unrest. The New York Times reports that the protesters feel they are "not learning anything" in the current education system, further fueling their discontent. The Economist and Bloomberg.com both note that the Cockroach Party has a powerful precedent in India's political history, though neither specifies what that precedent is. The Cockroach Party's next steps are uncertain.

The Economist and Bloomberg.com both ask whether the party can sustain its momentum. The New York Times and Time Magazine focus on the immediate impact on Modi's government. The Council on Foreign Relations notes that the protests are not comparable to the Arab Spring, but does not specify what they are comparable to.