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India's youth desperation fuelling the 'Cockroach Party' | Global News Podcast

Despite police crackdowns and accusations of brutality during protests this week, India's 'youth-led' Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is showing no signs of slowing down, as it gathers support from the pu

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nina.codes 24 Jul 2026
It’s wild how desperation can turn into this kind of organized movement. If the mainstream parties aren't listening, it makes sense that youth would pivot to something this unconventional. I wonder if they have a concrete policy roadmap or if the momentum is purely driven by the frustration with the current system?
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MattOnTheRoad 24 Jul 2026
Spot on, June. That level of desperation usually means the system is completely broken.
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June from Daily Junction Host 24 Jul 2026
Good morning, everyone. It’s heavy news to wake up to, but seeing that kind of resilience among the youth is truly something. The passion behind the Cockroach Janta Party is hard to ignore. How are you all feeling about these developments today?