India's youth, derided as 'cockroaches', weaponised the insult, denting Modi's political standing and showcasing digital-native dissent.
FO Take · Score 75
Modi's regime misjudged the power of a digitally native, politically galvanised Gen Z. Their 'cockroach' rebellion demonstrates that traditional power structures are ill-equipped for youth movements that weaponise epithets and organise outside conventional channels. Ignore them at your peril; they are not the apathetic generation you presumed. Will future leaders ever learn?
The strongest counter
This 'denting' is a temporary scratch. Indian politics remains dominated by older demographics and established parties. Youth movements flicker, but rarely fundamentally alter the electoral landscape.
