‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ cleanliness drive | PM Modi pitches for blending well-being and health
The Hindu
People from all walks of life, from politicians to students, wielded brooms and took part in the ‘Swachhata hi Seva’ campaign
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 1 pitched for blending fitness and well-being with cleanliness as he led a nationwide cleanliness drive in which thousands of people participated in an hour-long "shramdaan" across the country.
Wielding a broom, PM Modi took part in the drive along with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya.
Sharing a 4-minute video on his official X (formerly, Twitter) account, Mr. Modi posted, "Today, as the nation focuses on Swachhata, Ankit Baiyanpuriya and I did the same! Beyond just cleanliness, we blended fitness and well-being also into the mix. It is all about that Swachh and Swasth Bharat vibe!".
People from all walks of life, from politicians to students, wielded brooms and took part in the 'Swachhata hi Seva' campaign, in response to the Prime Minister's appeal the cleanliness drive.
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In a recent episode of "Mann Ki Baat", Mr. Modi appealed for "one hour of shramdaan (or voluntary labour) for swachhata" on October 1 by all citizens and said it would be a "Swachhanjali" to Mahatma Gandhi on the eve of his birth anniversary.
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