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Delhi's Dussehra Celebrations Feature Burning of Cockroach Effigy

Rahul VermaSource: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Delhi's Dussehra Celebrations Feature Burning of Cockroach Effigy
Delhi's Dussehra Celebrations Feature Burning of Cockroach EffigySource: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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A 30-foot cockroach effigy was burnt during Dussehra celebrations in Delhi, sparking debate and reactions from the Cockroach Janta Party. The move aimed to raise awareness about health problems like allergies and asthma, as part of the Swachh Bharat and Swachh Delhi campaigns. The event drew criticism from the AAP, with Delhi minister Kapil Mishra defending the move as a symbol of filth and chaos.

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