India’s Gen-Z ‘Cockroach Party’ Returns for Season 2 Targeting Election Chief

Gen-Z activists gear up for Season 2 of India's 'Cockroach Party,' targeting the Election Commission chief over voter purge claims.

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October 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New Delhi, India — A Gen-Z-led movement that began as an internet joke has evolved into a powerful political force in India. Known as the Cockroach Janta Party, it is set to launch Season 2 with a focus on challenging the head of the country’s Election Commission, Gyanesh Kumar.

The group, inspired by a controversial remark from India’s chief justice, has grown from a viral meme into a nationwide protest movement. It gained momentum after leading demonstrations that forced the resignation of the education minister, marking a rare victory for youth-driven activism in the nation’s political landscape.

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Organizers are calling on supporters to gather at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi for Saturday’s protests, despite government restrictions including internet shutdowns and heightened security. While the movement faces challenges in its new target, its success so far shows the potential of online activism to influence real-world politics.

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