India’s youth-led Gen Z "cockroach party" movement has announced it will not contest upcoming elections, choosing instead to focus on rebuilding trust in public institutions. Founder Abhijeet Dipke confirmed the decision following nationwide protests sparked by exam paper leaks.
The demonstrations successfully pressured the Indian government, leading to the resignation of the country's education minister and rattling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration. Rather than entering electoral politics, the movement aims to sustain its pressure and address systemic governance issues.
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