# Modi vows action against corrupt officials amid ‘cockroach’ protests

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to punish corrupt officials in an attempt to calm public anger over a remark by a ruling party politician who called opposition members “cockroaches.” The comment sparked widespread protests, highlighting growing political tensions and concerns over corruption in India.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/23/cockroach-janta-party-protest-cjp-india-modi-corrupt-officials) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:49:05 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/24/india-cockroach-protest-sonam-wangchuk-ends-hunger-strike) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:20:32 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/24/indias-cockroach-leaders-hold-talks-with-govt-as-protests-continue?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:33:55 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/25/indias-education-minister-resigns-after-weeks-of-cockroach-protests?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:54:20 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/7/25/we-have-done-it-joy-as-cockroach-protests-push-india-minister-out?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:53:53 +0000