# Protesters branded 'cockroaches' march on India's government – podcast

This Guardian podcast explores mass protests in India where demonstrators, dubbed "cockroaches" by critics, are marching on the government. The movement challenges controversial policies and highlights deep social and political divides in the country. It matters because it reflects growing unrest and the government's contentious relationship with marginalized groups.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/jul/24/the-cockroaches-marching-on-indias-government-podcast) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cly949k3g1do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:44:01 GMT