Satire and Youth Activism in India: The Rise of the Cockroach Janta Party
The backlash against India’s Chief Justice labeling unemployed youth as “cockroaches” sparked an unexpected phenomenon: the emergence of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical social media movement that rapidly amassed millions of followers. This grassroots initiative underscores Gen Z’s deepening disillusionment with systemic unemployment, outdated education frameworks, and the erosion of free speech in the country.
Contributors:
Manisha Pande – Editorial Director, Newslaundry
Vaishna Roy – Editor, Frontline Magazine
Priyanshi Sharma – Co-Founder, Peek TV
Meghnad S – Host, Meghnerd
On Our Radar
Xenophobic violence sweeps South Africa, fueled by disinformation andRight-wing mobilization. The movement, led by radio personality Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, demands immediate government action to address anti-immigrant rhetoric. As tensions escalate, concerns grow over the role of online narratives in escalating real-world conflict.
Report:
Nicholas Muirhead
Reporting from Within Cuba: The Belly of the Beast
U.S. sanctions have plunged Cuba into an energy crisis, with the government unable to maintain its electrical grid. Reporting directly from Havana, Belly of the Beast highlights the human cost of these measures through interviews with ordinary Citizens. This perspective reveals the resilience of Cubans navigating intertwined political and economic upheaval.
Featuring:
Liz Oliva Fernandez – Journalist, Belly of the Beast
Published: 30 May 2026
