Millions of young Indians are using a satirical political party, the Cockroach Janta Party, as an outlet for frustration. The party, symbolized by a cockroach, uses humor and memes to protest corruption and joblessness.

It began as a satirical online project. Now millions of young Indians are flocking to it as an outlet for their frustration. A parody political party called the Cockroach Janta Party, with the insect as its symbol, has exploded across India’s social media by turning absurdist humour into protest. Memes and short videos mocking corruption, joblessness and political dysfunction have flooded social media sites, where millions of users are embracing the cockroach – known for its ability to survive.....