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30-foot cockroach replica burnt at Delhi’s Ramleela ground to promote Swachh Delhi campaign
A 30-foot tall cockroach model was set ablaze alongside Ravana at Delhi’s Ramleela ground during Dussehra, marking a new Swachh Delhi awareness drive.
On Dussehra, officials at Ramleela ground in Delhi ignited a 30-foot tall replica of a cockroach, known locally as Jirale, as part of the Swachh Delhi cleanliness drive.
The symbolic burning was conducted alongside the traditional effigy of Ravana, linking the festival’s theme of destroying evil with the city’s effort to eradicate waste and promote hygiene.
The event, organized by the Swachh Delhi campaign, aimed to draw public attention to cleanliness initiatives across the capital, encouraging residents to keep streets and public spaces free of litter.
Authorities said the dramatic display is intended to reinforce the message that a clean environment is essential for public health and the overall well‑being of Delhi’s citizens.
The symbolic burning was conducted alongside the traditional effigy of Ravana, linking the festival’s theme of destroying evil with the city’s effort to eradicate waste and promote hygiene.
The event, organized by the Swachh Delhi campaign, aimed to draw public attention to cleanliness initiatives across the capital, encouraging residents to keep streets and public spaces free of litter.
Authorities said the dramatic display is intended to reinforce the message that a clean environment is essential for public health and the overall well‑being of Delhi’s citizens.