Modi has been one of India’s most dominant prime ministers in decades, winning elections while cultivating an image of decisive leadership. Pressured by the “Cockroach” movement, the concession underscored the rising political influence of India’s population younger than 25, who make up nearly half the country, and a shift toward digital-first organizing. Saurav Das, a spokesperson for the Cockroach Janta Party, said the movement reaffirmed the power of public pressure in a democracy. The movement forces Modi to make Gen Z outreachThe movement appears to have prompted adjustments inside Modi’s party. In the weeks since the protests, Modi has increasingly appeared in short, vertical videos tailored for Instagram and other platforms popular with young voters.