Man reaches Mathura civic body office dressed as cockroach to draw attention to Yamuna pollution,
A man dressed as a cockroach protested at the Mathura municipal corporation office to highlight the pollution in the Yamuna river. Social activist Deepak Sharma expressed frustration over the inaction of officials regarding the river's deteriorating condition. He urged the public to file complaints against those responsible for the pollution and emphasized the legal implications of discharging waste into the river.
- ▪Deepak Sharma dressed as a cockroach to protest against Yamuna pollution.
- ▪He criticized municipal officials for their inaction on the pollution issue.
- ▪Sharma called for public support in filing complaints against negligent officials.
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- ▪ UP man reaches Mathura civic body office dressed as cockroach to draw attention to Yamuna pollution — Hindustan Times — Top
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Miffed by the pollution in the Yamuna river, a man reached the municipal corporation office in Mathura dressed as a cockroach, singing and dancing, much to the amusement of those present there. How the Yamuna appeared relatively ‘cleaner’ during Chhath Puja in Delhi last yearClad in a cockroach costume, social activist Deepak Sharma warned on Friday (May 23, 2026) that if the issues were not addressed promptly, the condition of the Yamuna would worsen in the days to come.Mr. Sharma said he was compelled to dress as a cockroach to open the eyes of the "incompetent" officials, who have virtually turned a blind eye to the pollution of the Yamuna and the rampant filth in the city.Municipal officials did not comment on the incident, which followed the launch of the Cockroach Janata Party…
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