1/200 Campaign Season E15 - The Cockroaches are Here to Stay

The recent student-led uprising in India received international attention and forced concessions from the Modi government which was long seen as having few formidable political challengers at the national level. The movement has put a dent on the notion that the corporate-BJP nexus in India is infallible. Left student movements played a significant role in the success of the satirical 'Cockroach Janata Party' movement. We discuss the context of the movement, and touch upon various dimensions of the movement including the role of the media - both local and global. Is this a moment of hope for India? This episode’s co-hostsJosephine, Oscar, SnehaTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions0:56 Indian Political Anxiety8:14 Wellington Protest12:48 Background25:50 Demands36:40 Expanding Indian Medical Education43:13 Media50:40 Social Media59:52 Land Reforms1:05:05 Takeaways1:20:50 ClosingsIntro/Outro by Jiahu SymbolsSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200