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'For Swachh Bharat': Delhi Ram Leela Event Organisers On Burning Of Cockroach Effigy

Delhi Ram Leela event organizers link cockroach effigy burning to Swachh Bharat.

Context
What happened: The Shree Keshav Ram Leela Committee in Delhi burned a cockroach effigy at its Ram Leela event, saying the insect symbolises filth and dirt. Why it matters: The organisers said the initiative aims to spread awareness about cleanliness under the 'Swachh Bharat' and 'Swachh Delhi' campaigns.
What changed
The Shree Keshav Ram Leela Committee in Delhi burned a cockroach effigy at its Ram Leela event, saying the insect symbolises filth and dirt.
Why it matters
The organisers said the initiative aims to spread awareness about cleanliness under the 'Swachh Bharat' and 'Swachh Delhi' campaigns.
Sources
ndtv
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