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Pro-Modi leader burns cockroach effigy to taunt youth protesters

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A pro-Modi leader in New Delhi burned a cockroach effigy during the Hindu festival of Dussehra, an event that also drew attendance from Prime Minister Modi. This act was aimed at mocking youth protesters associated with the opposition Cockroach Janta Party who are staging nationwide demonstrations.
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On October 21, 2026, a pro-Modi leader burned a cockroach effigy in New Delhi to taunt youth protesters during the Hindu festival of Dussehra, which celebrates the triumph of good over evil. The event was organized by the ruling BJP party and attended by Prime Minister Modi. It coincided with nationwide protests led by the opposition Cockroach Janta Party, highlighting political tensions in India.

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BJP Hindu New Delhi the Cockroach Janta Party

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A cockroach effigy was burnt in New Delhi marking the Hindu festival of Dussehra, which celebrates the triumph of good over evil.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-21
2026-10-21 · Al Jazeera
Pro-Modi leader burns cockroach effigy to taunt youth protesters · assertive framing

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Pro-Modi leader burns cockroach effigy to taunt youth protesters asserted
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A cockroach effigy was burnt in New Delhi marking the Hindu festival of Dussehra, which celebrates the triumph of good over evil. asserted
which → burn → evil
The ruling BJP party event, attended by Prime Minister Modi, coincides with nationwide protests by the Cockroach Janta Party. asserted
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