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Delhi Ramlila to Burn 30-Foot Cockroach Effigy for Cleanliness Awareness

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The Shree Keshav Ram Leela Committee in Delhi is set to burn a 30-foot effigy of a cockroach alongside those of Ravan, Meghnad, and Kumbhkaran during its Ramlila event. The committee, led by BJP MLA Ashok Goel, maintains that the initiative aims to promote cleanliness under the 'Swachh Bharat' and 'Swachh Delhi' campaigns, symbolizing the victory of good over evil and the importance of cleanliness. The decision has sparked debates on social media, with some users questioning its propriety at a religious celebration.

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