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India’s Cockroach movement: Protesters bypass internet blackout with Bluetooth

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Briefings

On October 10, 2026, New Delhi experienced a near-lockdown following the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party's call for protests. Authorities imposed a 24-hour internet blackout, yet protesters successfully bypassed this restriction using Bluetooth technology to communicate and coordinate their activities.

Key points

• Protesters in New Delhi successfully bypassed a 24-hour internet blackout imposed on October 10, 2026, using Bluetooth technology to coordinate their activities.
• The event occurred during a period of near-lockdown conditions triggered by the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party's call for protests.

Context

This incident highlights the resilience of digital communication methods during internet restrictions, specifically in the context of the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party's political mobilization in New Delhi.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single day of October 10, 2026, and does not cover the duration of the blackout or the long-term impact of the Bluetooth-based coordination.

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