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30-foot-high cockroach effigy triggers AAP-BJP war of words

Reported by The Hindu 21 Oct 2026, 12:00 am IST 1 min read

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“Deliberate alteration of Sanatan customs and hurting of religious sentiments: The festival of Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, is a highly sacred event governed by ancient Hindu rituals, scriptures and longstanding traditions

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Section: Politics
First reported by: The Hindu
Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 12:00 am IST
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