Can a joke become a political movement? Tom Sasse, The Economist’s South Asia bureau chief and Rosie Blau, co-host of the The Intelligence podcast, discuss the rapid rise of India's Cockroach Party,a viral youth protest movement, why education scandals and unemployment have struck such a nerve and whether the movement can evolve from online outrage into real political change.
00:55 - Why are young Indians protesting?
01:52 - Why do street protests matter in Indian politics?
03:10 - What reforms are the protesters demanding?
03:46 - What's fueling frustration among young Indians?
04:00 - Could India's youth movement follow protests elsewhere in South Asia?
04:40 - Can the Cockroach Party become a real political force?
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