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India's 'cockroach' movement ousts minister, but can Modi calm youth?
NPRSaturday, July 25, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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Led by Gen-Z youth across India, the movement has become perhaps the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 12 years in office.
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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. Led by Gen-Z youth across India, the movement has become perhaps the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 12 years in office. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to India and Modi.
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Led by Gen-Z youth across India, the movement has become perhaps the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 12 years in office.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to India and Modi.
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