Youth anger helps Cockroach Janta Party go viral in India
A satirical project called the Cockroach Janta Party has become a viral sensation in India.
Millions of young Indians are embracing it as a humorous protest against corruption and joblessness.
The parody party uses absurdist humor to mock political dysfunction.
It has gained more than 15 million Instagram followers since its launch on Saturday.
Founder Abhijeet Dipke says the movement reflects young Indians' frustration with unemployment and rising living costs.
He says the party's choice of a cockroach as its symbol represents endurance.
The parody party's rise echoes a broader trend across South Asia.
Young voters and protesters have played a central role in anti-government movements in recent years including uprisings in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and unrest in Nepal.
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