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Some in India's government revamp strategy for Gen Z after 'cockroach' protests

NPR | By Omkar Khandekar
Published August 18, 2026 at 5:23 PM EDT

India's ruling BJP tries courting Gen Z after the "cockroach" protests in July, but authorities are also rounding up organizers on public order charges.

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Omkar Khandekar