The 'Cockroach' Movement in India: A Student Uprising for Change The streets of India's major cities have been abuzz with protests and demonstrations by students who have taken to calling themselves "cockroaches.
" This term has both repelled and intrigued onlookers, reflecting the complex emotions surrounding the movement.
At its core, the 'Cockroach' movement is a response to systemic issues in Indian education, including corruption, elitism, and a lack of representation for marginalized voices.