# Woman harassed over crude Modi remarks at protest now cannot leave home

A woman in India has faced harassment after making crude remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a “Cockroach” protest, and she now says she cannot leave home. The case highlights the risks facing political critics and protesters amid online abuse and pressure.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/19/this-is-india-student-protests-abuse-modi-cockroach-protests) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:30:18 GMT