30-Foot Cockroach Effigy to Burn Alongside Ravana at Delhi Ramlila, BJP MLA Denies Political Motive

Cockroach effigy alongside Ravan at Delhi Ramlila, organiser says ‘symbolises filth’

The organising body behind the annual event said the decision was not politically motivated, adding that the insect represented "filth and dirt".

'Need to eliminate filth': Delhi Ramlila committee to burn 30-foot cockroach effigy alongside Ravana on Dussehra amid CJP protests

The Shri Keshav Ramlila Committee will burn a 30-foot-tall cockroach effigy alongside those of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad during Dussehra celebrations in the national capital this year, with the insect symbolising "filth and unhygienic" conditions.

Delhi Ramlila Committee to Burn 30-foot Cockroach Effigy Alongside Ravana on Dussehra Amid CJP's Nationwide Protest

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Shri Keshav Ramlila Committee will burn a 30-foot-tall cockroach effigy alongside those of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad during Dussehra celebrations in the national capital this year, with the insect symbolising "filth and unhygienic" conditions. India News | Delhi Ramlila Committee to Burn 30-foot Cockroach Effigy Alongside Ravana on Dussehra Amid CJP's Nationwide Protest.

30-foot cockroach effigy to burn alongside Raavan's at Ramlila Maidan amid CJP protest

A 30-foot cockroach effigy will burn at a Delhi Ramlila as the CJP stages protests. Organisers cite cleanliness, while the party seeks Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities.

30-foot cockroach effigy to burn alongside Ravana at Delhi Ramlila, BJP MLA denies political motive

The Shree Keshav Ram Leela Committee, which organises Ramlila in Pitampura, said the insect represents 'filth and dirt' and the initiative is part of the 'Swachh Bharat' and 'Swachh Delhi' campaigns

ದೆಹಲಿ ರಾಮಲೀಲಾದಲ್ಲಿ ರಾವಣನ ಜತೆ ದಹನವಾಗಲಿದೆ 30 ಅಡಿ ಎತ್ತರದ ಜಿರಳೆ ಪ್ರತಿಕೃತಿ!

ದೆಹಲಿ ರಾಮಲೀಲಾದಲ್ಲಿ ರಾವಣನ ಜತೆ ದಹನವಾಗಲಿದೆ 30 ಅಡಿ ಎತ್ತರದ ಜಿರಳೆ ಪ್ರತಿಕೃತಿ! - Pratidhvani ದೆಹಲಿಯ (Delhi) ಪೀಥಂಪುರದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಯಲಿರುವ ಈ ಬಾರಿಯ ರಾಮಲೀಲಾ ಮಹೋತ್ಸವದಲ್ಲಿ ರಾವಣ, ಕುಂಭಕರ್ಣ ಮತ್ತು ಮೇಘನಾದರ ಜತೆಗೆ 30 ಅಡಿ ಎತ್ತರದ ದೈತ್ಯ ಜಿರಳೆಯ (Cockroach) ಪ್ರತಿಕೃತಿಯನ್ನು ದಹಿಸಲು ಸಿದ್ಧತೆಗಳು ನಡೆದಿವೆ.