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30-foot cockroach effigy to be burned with Ravana’s at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan amid CJP protest
✍️ India Today
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 12:17 PM
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A 30‑foot cockroach effigy is set to be torched alongside the Ravana effigy at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan as part of a protest involving the Chief Justice of India.
Delhi authorities have announced that a massive 30‑foot cockroach effigy will be burned together with the traditional Ravana statue at the city’s Ramlila Maidan. The move comes amid a demonstration linked to the Chief Justice of India, with protestors gathering at the venue to voice their concerns.
Organisers of the protest say the cockroach figure is intended as a symbolic target, reflecting public anger over recent judicial controversies. The Ravana effigy, a staple of the annual Ramlila performances, will be part of the same pyre, merging cultural ritual with political expression.
Security personnel have been deployed to manage crowds and ensure safety during the burning ceremony, scheduled for later this week. Officials have not disclosed the exact timing, but have warned that the event could attract large numbers of onlookers.
The convergence of a religious spectacle and a high‑profile protest underscores the heightened tensions in the capital, where civic dissent often intertwines with traditional festivities.
Organisers of the protest say the cockroach figure is intended as a symbolic target, reflecting public anger over recent judicial controversies. The Ravana effigy, a staple of the annual Ramlila performances, will be part of the same pyre, merging cultural ritual with political expression.
Security personnel have been deployed to manage crowds and ensure safety during the burning ceremony, scheduled for later this week. Officials have not disclosed the exact timing, but have warned that the event could attract large numbers of onlookers.
The convergence of a religious spectacle and a high‑profile protest underscores the heightened tensions in the capital, where civic dissent often intertwines with traditional festivities.