India's 'Cockroach' Protest Turns Violent as Police Stop Frustrated Youth Marching to Parliament The "cockroach" protests that have been sweeping through New Delhi have reached a boiling point, with police and protesters clashing on the streets.
The scenes of violence are a stark reminder of the deep seated frustrations among India's youth. The protests began as a satirical reaction to a senior judge's remark describing unemployed youngsters as "cockroaches.
" However, they have since morphed into a powerful movement demanding education reform and an end to systemic failures that have allowed exam paper leaks to become commonplace.