CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke thanks Delhi Ramlila organisers for 'free publicity' over cockroach effigy
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke thanked Delhi Ramlila organizers for using a 30-foot cockroach effigy in their festivities. Organizers stated the effigy symbolizes filth and supports the Swachh Bharat cleanliness campaign, denying any political motivation.
Why it matters
It highlights the intersection of traditional religious festivals and modern political symbolism in India, where public displays are increasingly used for social messaging.
CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke thanks Delhi Ramlila organisers for 'free publicity' over cockroach effigy left A glimpse of a 30-foot cockroach effigy alongside the effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad at Netaji Subhash Palace (NSP) Grounds in Pitampura, in New Delhi on October 20, 2026 ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/laxp60/article71603849.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261020008L.jpg ANI New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): A glimpse of a 30-foot cockroach effigy alongside the effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad at Netaji Subhash Palace (NSP) Grounds in Pitampura, in New Delhi on Tuesday.
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