Protests described as India’s “cockroach” demonstrations are being carried out by many young people who oppose Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, combining street action with social media humor. According to reporting across outlets, thousands of demonstrators gather in multiple locations while participants also use memes, parody videos, jokes, and other irreverent online content to criticize Modi and spark attention for their message. The protests are presented as a youth-led effort that blends offline campaigning with viral digital tactics, with protest supporters sharing posts across platforms to broaden reach and maintain momentum. While the coverage focuses on the tone and methods—humor and online remixing of political themes—sources agree that the demonstrations occur alongside large in-person rallies. The use of memes and parody is depicted as an “unlikely weapon” that helps protestors communicate quickly, attract supporters, and challenge the government’s public image, even as the underlying political opposition remains central to the events.