Why have thousands taken to the streets? India's 'cockroach' protest explained

First publishedJul 23, 12:05 UTC

Last updatedJul 24, 10:02 UTC · 10m ago

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Seattle Times6Supporters across India send food via delivery apps to sustain the ‘Cockroach’ protestJul 23, 12:05 UTCOpen ↗BBC World9Why have thousands taken to the streets? India's 'cockroach' protest explainedJul 24, 08:28 UTCOpen ↗Al Jazeera7India’s ‘Cockroach’ leaders hold talks with gov’t as protests continueJul 24, 08:33 UTCOpen ↗

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India is seeing one of its biggest protests in recent years. And why is the mascot a cockroach? Here's what you need to know.

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  Supporters across India send food via delivery apps to sustain the ‘Cockroach’ protest

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  BBC WorldJul 24, 08:28

  Al JazeeraJul 24, 08:33

  Seattle TimesJul 23, 12:05

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