India's 'Cockroach' Youth Movement Demands Election Chief's Resignation

A youth-led movement in India known as the "cockroach" movement is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing reports of meddling in the country's electoral process.

The group has set a deadline for Kumar to step down and has threatened to return to mass protests should he fail to do so, signalling an escalation of pressure on the election chief.

The movement's demands centre on allegations of interference connected to Kumar's oversight of India's election commission, though further specifics on the reported meddling were not detailed in available reporting.

The threat of renewed mass demonstrations suggests the group sees the current situation as significant enough to warrant a return to street-level protest tactics if their demand is not met.

The standoff adds to ongoing scrutiny of India's election commission and its leadership, with youth-driven political movements increasingly vocal in recent public debate over electoral integrity.