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Who are the women powering India's youth-led 'Cockroach' protests?

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Women are actively participating in India's youth-led 'Cockroach' protests by refusing to be identified as victims during a large-scale crackdown on online harassment and police detentions. This movement emerged in response to the government's aggressive measures targeting social media users, with participants gathering in cities to demonstrate solidarity against the state's actions.

Key points

• Women are taking to the streets of Indian cities in large numbers to protest against online harassment and police detentions.
• Participants refuse to be seen as victims during the crackdown on social media users.

Context

The 'Cockroach' protests are a youth-led movement in India, occurring amid a large-scale crackdown on social media users. Women are joining the movement to demonstrate against the government's actions, specifically refusing to be identified as victims during the crackdown.

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