Indian celebrities fiercely criticised for silence on Cockroach protests
Young protesters in India, organized under the 'Cockroach Janata party,' are demonstrating against government corruption and exam paper leaks. Bollywood celebrities are facing public backlash for their perceived silence on the movement.
Why it matters
The protests highlight growing youth frustration with government accountability and the social pressure on public figures to take political stances.
Protesters shout slogans during a demonstration demanding educational reforms as part of the Cockroach Janata party's ongoing protest movement in Mumbai, India on Thursday. Protesters shout slogans during a demonstration demanding educational reforms as part of the Cockroach Janata party's ongoing protest movement in Mumbai, India on Thursday. India Indian celebrities fiercely criticised for silence on Cockroach protests Bollywood stars accused of ‘cowardice’ as hundreds of thousands of young Indians take to the streets to challenge government
Prefer the Guardian on Google Bollywood stars and other Indian celebrities have faced fierce criticism for staying silent in the face of some of the biggest protests India has seen in years.
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