They call themselves the "cockroaches" and they're on the march — demanding action against corruption, amid a shortage of opportunities for young people in India.

A youth-led protest movement is shaking up Indian politics. CNN’s Ivan Watson explains how exam scandals and unemployment are fueling the rise of the so-called “Cockroach Party.”

Police have moved a prominent activist to hospital in New Delhi after his health deteriorated during a 20-day hunger strike tied to India's viral Cockroach Janta Party movement for education reform.

Controversy began after a video surfaced on social media, purportedly showing political researcher and filmmaker Vijeta Dahiya at a popular fast-food outlet in Delhi while the Cockroach Janta Party's march to Parliament was underway on Monday.

Actor Prakash Raj joined the Cockroach Janata Party for the Chalo Sansad march in New Delhi on Monday. He has been vocal about the protests. | Bollywood

Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das said protest representatives met Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda twice and placed three key demands before the government. These included the immediate release of Sonam Wangchuk,

Police lathi charge injures students, founder Abhijeet Dipke detained. Demands include Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

Kolkata: Addressing a gathering on Cathedral Road during the annual Martyr’s Day rally, Mamata Banerjee declared her willingness to attend Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests in New Delhi and called for broader opposition unity against BJP.