Will India’s Cockroach Janta Party lead to more censorship?

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Gen Z protestors had a major win in India last week when they successfully forced one of Prime Minister Modi’s top advisors to resign. Driven by frustration over corruption, unemployment, and India’s education system, the Cockroach Janta Party (or the Cockroach People’s Party) is a satirical internet-fueled movement with real power. But their recent success has already driven Modi’s government to engage in more censorship and silencing of dissent. So what will the legacy of the Cockroach Janta Party be? Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@voxdotcom Check out our articles: https://www.vox.com/ Listen to our podcasts: https://www.vox.com/podcasts

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