In October 2026, the streets of New Delhi resemble a fortress. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)—a satirical youth movement turned political juggernaut—has mobilized millions of young Indians against the ruling BJP government.What started as pushback against unemployment and a controversial remark by the Chief Justice likening jobless youth to “cockroaches” has escalated into a nationwide crisis. But beneath the mass detentions and political friction lies a deeply rooted and heavily ignored issue: India is facing a compounding public health emergency.
