Youth-led “cockroach” protests challenge Modi as courts probe police actions
India’s Supreme Court has ordered a probe into police conduct during last month’s “cockroach” protests, which are set to expand with new demonstrations planned for next month.
A youth-driven movement that organized the recent “cockroach” protests is preparing additional rallies in the coming weeks. The Supreme Court has directed an inquiry into alleged police brutality during the earlier demonstrations. Police have dismissed an Amnesty International report that accused them of excessive force. Analysts and political figures are debating how seriously the protests threaten Prime Minister Modi’s government.
Why it matters
The protests test the Modi government's ability to manage dissent and uphold police accountability.
In this story
cockroach protestsyouth movementpolice conductSupreme Court inquiryModi governmentcivil dissentAmnesty International report
