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Cockroach Effigy Unveiled at Delhi Ramlila: Organisers Claim It Targets CJP
✍️ The Week
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 06:35 PM
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During Delhi’s annual Ramlila festival, a cockroach effigy was displayed, sparking controversy. Organisers said the symbol was aimed at the Chief Justice of India.
A cockroach effigy was unveiled during Delhi’s annual Ramlila festival, drawing attention from both festival-goers and the media. The symbol, often used in political protests, was positioned prominently on the stage and was visible to the large crowd that gathered for the event.
Organisers of the Ramlila event clarified that the effigy was a symbolic gesture aimed at the Chief Justice of India (CJP). They said the act was intended to express dissent over perceived judicial overreach, rather than a personal attack.
While the effigy sparked debate among attendees, most participants reported confusion over the message, with some expressing concern that the symbol could be misinterpreted as a direct insult to the judiciary.
No immediate legal action has been reported in connection with the effigy, and authorities have not issued statements regarding the incident. The event has nonetheless highlighted how cultural festivals can become platforms for political expression in India.
Organisers of the Ramlila event clarified that the effigy was a symbolic gesture aimed at the Chief Justice of India (CJP). They said the act was intended to express dissent over perceived judicial overreach, rather than a personal attack.
While the effigy sparked debate among attendees, most participants reported confusion over the message, with some expressing concern that the symbol could be misinterpreted as a direct insult to the judiciary.
No immediate legal action has been reported in connection with the effigy, and authorities have not issued statements regarding the incident. The event has nonetheless highlighted how cultural festivals can become platforms for political expression in India.