# India’s viral ‘Cockroach movement’ alleges social media crackdown

https://mins.news/en/video/26934

- DW News, 2026-08-20 04:00 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfE3r6TDXqk

> India’s student-led “Cockroach movement” has drawn attention by using satire and social media to challenge authority. Protester Sakhi says several Instagram reels were removed or restricted, including a police-mocking video that reached 40 million views. Activists, journalists and opposition figures have reported similar takedowns.

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