Saurabh Bharadwaj seeks an FIR against Kapil Mishra and Ramleela organisers over the proposed cockroach effigy burning in Delhi.

A political controversy has erupted in Delhi over a 30-foot cockroach effigy reportedly planned for burning alongside the traditional effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad during the Dussehra celebrations. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj has approached the Lieutenant Governor and the Delhi Police Commissioner, seeking an FIR against the organisers of the Shree Keshav Ramleela Committee in NSP Pitampura, including its president Ashok Goel Devraha, and Delhi government minister Kapil Mishra.

In his complaint, Bharadwaj alleged that the proposed effigy was an attempt to distort Sanatan traditions, hurt Hindu religious sentiments and promote hostility between social groups. He has requested legal and administrative intervention, including action under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

The allegations form the basis of Bharadwaj’s complaint. The legal status of the matter and any response or action by the authorities would need to be confirmed separately.

Saurabh Bharadwaj Objects to Cockroach Effigy at Dussehra Event

According to the complaint, the Shree Keshav Ramleela Committee’s event in NSP Pitampura included plans to burn a 30-foot cockroach effigy alongside the traditional figures associated with the Ramayana.

Bharadwaj argued that Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, holds significant religious importance and is traditionally associated with the victory of good over evil. He alleged that introducing a cockroach-themed figure into the ceremony was inappropriate and undermined the sanctity of established religious customs.

Describing himself as a practising Hindu and a concerned citizen, the AAP leader urged the authorities to examine the matter and determine whether the reported act violated any applicable law.

AAP Leader Seeks FIR Against Kapil Mishra and Ramleela Organisers

In his letter to the Lieutenant Governor and the Delhi Police Commissioner, Bharadwaj requested that an FIR be registered against Ashok Goel Devraha, other key organisers and Kapil Mishra under the relevant provisions of the BNS.

The complaint alleges that the event was being used to communicate a divisive political message through a religious gathering. Bharadwaj has called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the proposed effigy and the intentions behind its inclusion in the Dussehra celebrations.

The Saurabh Bharadwaj cockroach effigy controversy has brought questions about religious traditions, political expression and public events into the spotlight. However, the allegations made in the complaint should not be treated as established findings unless verified through an investigation or other official proceedings.

Complaint Raises Concerns Over Social Hostility

Bharadwaj has also alleged that the incident should not be viewed solely as a cleanliness-related initiative. In his complaint, he linked the cockroach effigy to the political and social tensions surrounding the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

He claimed that using an effigy associated with a particular group during a large religious gathering could stigmatise its members and deepen divisions in society. The AAP leader further expressed concern about the potential impact on young people from marginalised and Dalit backgrounds who are associated with the group, including its president.

According to Bharadwaj, the use of a public religious platform in this manner could create an atmosphere of intimidation and affect social harmony in the national capital.

These assertions reflect the concerns raised by the AAP leader in his representation and have not, on the information provided, been independently established.

Seeks Removal of Photos and Videos From Digital Platforms

The complaint also focuses on the circulation of images and videos relating to the effigy through news organisations, digital publications and social media platforms.

Bharadwaj argued that widespread online distribution could increase tensions and extend the reach of what he considers a divisive message. He has urged authorities to examine the content and take appropriate action wherever legally justified.

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The AAP leader has specifically sought notices directing media organisations, digital news portals and platforms such as X, Facebook and YouTube to remove photographs, video broadcasts and promotional material related to the incident.

He has also called for action against publishers or platforms that fail to comply with lawful directions. Any such action would be subject to the applicable legal procedures and the powers of the relevant authorities.

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Four Key Demands in Saurabh Bharadwaj’s Complaint

The AAP Delhi president has requested the authorities to take the following steps:

Register an FIR: Initiate proceedings under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against the named individuals and other organisers if the facts disclose a cognisable offence.

Issue administrative directions: Examine the proposed burning of the cockroach effigy and take appropriate steps in accordance with the law.

Review online content: Consider action concerning photographs, videos and promotional material circulated through media outlets and digital platforms, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Investigate the motive: Conduct a thorough inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the effigy and assess whether the event involved any unlawful attempt to promote hostility or intimidation.

Bharadwaj has said that timely intervention is necessary to protect public harmony and prevent religious gatherings from becoming a source of social conflict.

Delhi Political Controversy Centres on Religion and Public Expression

The Saurabh Bharadwaj cockroach effigy controversy has added another point of contention to Delhi’s political discourse. At the centre of the dispute are allegations concerning the use of a religious festival to convey a political message and the boundaries between public expression and respect for religious traditions.

Bharadwaj has asked the Lieutenant Governor and the Delhi Police Commissioner to examine his complaint and initiate appropriate legal and administrative action. The next significant development will be any official response, confirmation of an FIR or other action taken by the authorities.

Until then, the claims concerning the organisers and the purpose of the effigy remain allegations made in the complaint. An impartial examination of the facts and responses from the people named would be necessary to establish the circumstances of the incident.

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