# Police clash with activists dubbed 'cockroaches' as thousands march on Indian parliament

Thousands of protesters marched on India's parliament, leading to police confrontations with activists who are derogatorily labeled 'cockroaches' by opponents. The protest underscores rising political tensions and dissent against government policies.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/20/police-attack-cockroach-activists-as-thousands-march-on-indian-parliament?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:51:25 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/20/aje-onl-nf_chaos-in-india-as-cockroach-march-on-parliament-200726?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:40:31 +0000