On Sunday, Madurai, Tamil Nadu witnessed a unique protest as hundreds of unemployed youth participated in the first-ever 'Cockroach Rally'. This event was organized to draw attention to the rising unemployment crisis and to condemn controversial remarks made by Supreme Court judge Surya Kant, who compared jobless youth to cockroaches. The rally began at the Gandhi Memorial Museum and concluded at the Thamukkam Ground, where participants displayed placards with messages like 'We Want Work, We Want Life, We Want Respect'. The protestors criticized the Narendra Modi-led government for failing to deliver on job creation promises and highlighted the dual challenges of rising inflation and unemployment that are exacerbating the financial struggles of ordinary families. The 'Cockroach Janata Party', a satirical movement that emerged online, rapidly gained traction, amassing over 10 million followers within days. A parallel protest in Villupuram also called for immediate job opportunities, reflecting a growing national sentiment among youth against economic distress and government inaction. Organizer Selvam condemned the judge's remarks, asserting that they demeaned the dignity of hardworking youth.