A 30-foot ‘cockroach’ effigy will be burnt alongside Ravan, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad at a Ramlila in Delhi. Organisers say it symbolises filth and dirt and supports cleanliness campaigns, while denying any political motive amid Cockroach Janata Party protests

Actor and politician Ravi Kishan, who will be essaying the role of Lord Ram at Ayodhya Ki Ramleela on October 19 and 20 in New Delhi, talked about his preparation while also admitting feeling nervous to perform live on stage.