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India’s ‘cockroach’ protesters claim surprise victory as government accepts their demands

Saurabh Sharma, Aftab Ahmed, Shilpa Jamkhandikar· ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 19 views
India’s ‘cockroach’ protesters claim surprise victory as government accepts their demands
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Similar youth-led protest movements brought down governments in neighbouring Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh in recent years.Related ArticleOpinionIndiaYoung people are revolting. This is a win for the constitution,” protester Tluanga Ralte said, walking with a copy of the Indian constitution at the protest site after Pradhan’s resignation. Akbar resigned as junior foreign minister in October 2018 to fight allegations of sexual harassment made by more than a dozen women during India’s #MeToo movement.AdvertisementReutersGet a note directly from our foreign correspondents on what’s making headlines around the world.

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Publication timeSun, 26 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +1000
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