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Cockroach effigy at Delhi Ramlila event triggers queries; organisers say promoting cleanliness

Shree Keshav Ram Leela Committee president Ashok Goel said the 30-foot effigy symbolises filth and is unrelated to the Cockroach Janta Party, as social media users question the timing

The Hindu · 18 Oct 2026, 5:31 pm · 1 min read ·

Shree Keshav Ram Leela Committee president Ashok Goel said the 30-foot effigy symbolises filth and is unrelated to the Cockroach Janta Party, as social media users question the timing

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