Delhi Ramleela to Burn 30-Foot Cockroach Effigy Alongside Ravan, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad
Organizers said the insect symbolizes filth and dirt and is part of Swachh Bharat and Swachh Delhi campaigns.
- A 30-foot 'cockroach' effigy will burn alongside Ravan, Kumbhkaran, and Meghnad at a Delhi Ramlila this year, with The Shree Keshav Ram Leela Committee framing the addition as promoting cleanliness.
- The committee said the insect represents 'filth and dirt,' aligning the decision with Swachh Bharat and Swachh Delhi campaigns; BJP MLA Ashok Goel stated the effigy will feature as an asura in Ravan's army.
- Goel told PTI the decision carries no political motive, though the timing coincides with Cockroach Janta Party demonstrations demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and earlier protests that forced former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign.
- In June and July, the Cockroach Janta Party held protests at Jantar Mantar for over a month, then marched to Parliament on July 20, eventually forcing Pradhan to resign.
- Currently, the group has joined opposition parties and student organizations in demonstrations against alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls; protests in Delhi have led to detention of activists, students, and journalists.
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Cockroach to be set ablaze with Ravan, Kumbhkaran & Meghnad in Delhi; Organisers call it symbol of ‘Filth & dirt’
A 30-foot-tall effigy of a cockroach will be burnt alongside those of Ravan, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad at a Ramleela event in Delhi this year, organisers have announced. The Shree Keshav Ram Leela Committee, which organises the annual event in Pitampura, said the insect represents “filth and dirt” and will be included among the asuras in Ravan’s army. The initiative, according to the committee, aims to reinforce the message of cleanliness under the…
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Times of IndiaDelhi Ramleela to burn 30-foot cockroach effigy alongside Ravan, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad
A 30-foot cockroach effigy will be displayed at a Ramleela event in Delhi this year. The organizers aim to promote cleanliness while symbolizing filth and dirt through this effigy. Committee president Ashok Goel stated that there is no political motive behind this initiative. The cockroach will represent an asura in Ravan's army during the event. This decision aligns with the Swachh Bharat and Swachh Delhi campaigns for cleanliness.
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A 30-foot-tall cockroach effigy will be set ablaze alongside Ravan, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad during a Ramleela celebration in Delhi this year. The unusual addition has been announced by the Shree Keshav Ram Leela Committee in Pitampura, which says the effigy is intended to represent filth and promote cleanliness. 📰 30-Foot Cockroach Effigy to Join Ravan, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad at Delhi Ramleela.
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