India's Gen-Z party, which ousted minister, eyes social movement over elections

A new political movement in India, the Gen-Z Cockroach Janta Party, has emerged from nationwide protests against exam paper leaks, forcing the resignation of the Prime Minister's education minister. Despite the significant impact, the party's founder, Abhijeet Dipke, told Reuters that they have no immediate plans to contest elections.

Dipke explained that the party's focus is on consulting with Gen Z to identify key issues. Supporters are scheduled to meet for two days starting today to determine the future direction of the social movement and to formulate the party's agenda. This consultation aims to ensure the party addresses the concerns of young people, particularly regarding high unemployment rates despite India's rapid economic growth.

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We want to consult Gen Z on the issues they want us to focus on.

The protests, which began in Delhi and spread across the country, successfully highlighted the anxieties of young Indians. The resignation of the education minister marked a rare instance of a ministerial scalp being claimed by such a movement, underscoring the public's attention to the issue of exam integrity and youth employment.

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The purpose will be to form the agenda for the Cockroach Janta Party and discuss how we can take this social movement forward.