Delhi burned a 30-foot cockroach effigy during Dussehra celebrations?

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It is true that the Shri Keshav Ramlila Committee burned a 30-foot cockroach effigy alongside Ravan during Dussehra in Delhi to symbolise filth and promote cleanliness. However, the video in the Reel does not show the actual event; it uses CGI/AI-generated visuals of a 3D insect, whereas the real effigy was constructed from printed parts fixed onto plywood.

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Checked 21 Oct 2026
Main source: Ahmedabadmirror

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Delhi witnessed an unusual Dussehra spectacle as the Keshav Ramlila Committee burned a giant 30-foot cockroach effigy alongside Ravan at Netaji Subhash Place.…

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“Delhi witnessed an unusual Dussehra spectacle as the Keshav Ramlila Committee burned a giant 30-foot cockroach effigy alongside Ravan at Netaji Subhash Place.”

The Reel uses CGI animation of a burning insect instead of actual footage of the physical plywood effigy constructed at the site.

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What we checked

, The Keshav Ramlila Committee burned a giant 30-foot cockroach effigy alongside Ravan in Delhi during Dussehra celebrations.“A 30-foot-tall cockroach effigy was burnt alongside those of Ravan, Kumbhkaran and Meghnath during the Dussehra celebrations organised by the Shri Keshav Ramlila Committee in northwest Delhi on Tuesday.”Ahmedabadmirror

This footage shows a 30-foot cockroach effigy burning alongside Ravan during Dussehra celebrations at Netaji Subhash Place in Delhi.No reliable source found for this yet.

What the Reel doesn't tell you

The effigy was burned amid political commentary involving the satirical Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), though organisers claimed it was solely a cleanliness message.

What each side says

Keshav Ramlila CommitteeThe committee stated that the cockroach effigy represents filth and dirt to promote cleanliness campaigns, denying any political motivation. Hindustan Times

Short version

⚠️ MISLEADING 👉 It is true that the Shri Keshav Ramlila Committee burned a 30-foot cockroach effigy alongside Ravan during Dussehra in Delhi to symbolise filth and promote cleanliness. 🎭 Trick: Made with AI 🔎 Full check: send this Reel to @checkthis.chat