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Akshay Kumar Inaugurates Andheri Flower Show, Launches Cleanliness Drive

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar inaugurated a two-day flower show in Mumbai's Andheri, an event initiated by local BJP MLA Ameet Satam. At the event, Kumar emphasized the need for such initiatives in the busy city to help people reconnect with nature and themselves. He also launched the 'Mumbai Clean League', a citywide cleanliness competition he will lead to improve Mumbai's Swachh Bharat mission ranking. The free exhibition features a variety of flowers, ornamental plants, and floral sculptures, with civic officials and local residents in attendance.

Key Points: Akshay Kumar Inaugurates Mumbai Flower Show, Announces Clean League

  • Free two-day floral exhibition in Andheri
  • Initiative launched by local BJP MLA
  • Akshay Kumar to lead 'Mumbai Clean League' drive
  • Aims to boost city's Swachh Bharat ranking
  • Features rare plants and floral replicas
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Akshay Kumar inaugurates Andheri's flower show

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar inaugurates a BMC flower show in Andheri and launches the 'Mumbai Clean League' citizen-driven cleanliness competition.

"This flower show should take place twice a year, so people can pause and reconnect with themselves. - Akshay Kumar"

Mumbai, February 14

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar on Saturday stepped out in the city to inaugurate Andheri's flower show, modelled on the lines of BMC's annual exhibition at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo in Byculla.

The two-day festival, being held on February 14 and 15 from 8am to 9pm, has been initiated by Mumbai BJP president and MLA Ameet Satam.

Speaking at the event, Akshay said, "Mumbai is a very busy city. Some people are rushing to meetings, others are racing against deadlines, some are heading to shoots. Some have to rush to their families. I've even seen that some don't have time.If you stop someone to ask the time, they may not even have a moment to tell you. So, today, BMC has organized this lovely flower show. I would say that this flower show should take place twice a year, so people can pause and reconnect with themselves. When you walk through the show, you begin to understand the quiet power of patience."

The BMC has also accepted a suggestion given by renowned Bollywood Actor Akshay Kumar under the BJP's 'Awaaz Mumbaikaranchaa, Sankalp Bhajapcha' campaign to organise a citywide cleanliness competition.

MLA Ameet Satam said, "The competition, titled 'Mumbai Clean League' -- a name coined by Akshay Kumar -- will be led by him. This initiative will help improve Mumbai's ranking in the Swachh Bharat mission. The cleanliness drive will involve citizen participation across the city. The evaluation process will be conducted by a third-party agency to be appointed by the BMC."

MLA Ameet Satam further said the flower show features a range of flowers, ornamental plants, vegetables and rare species. "Floral replicas of a Shivling, an elephant and a peacock are among the key attractions. The exhibition is open to the public free of charge until 9pm on Sunday," added MLA Ameet Satam.

The event is being organised by the BMC in association with the Tree Authority, Tree Cities and Majhi Vasundhara initiative. The civic body's K-West ward has spearheaded the arrangements.

Among those present at the inauguration were BMC commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, local BJP corporator Sudha Singh, deputy municipal commissioner Bhagyashree Kapase, ward officer Chakrapani Alle, and garden superintendent Jitendra Pardeshi. Students and local residents attended the event in large numbers.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see celebrities using their influence for civic issues. The 'Mumbai Clean League' sounds promising if implemented properly. Hope it's not just another photo-op and leads to real, sustained change. Our city's cleanliness ranking needs a serious boost.
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Ameet Satam
While the flower show is nice, I wish the BMC would focus on fixing our basic infrastructure first. The roads in Andheri are in terrible condition. Flowers are good, but potholes are dangerous. Priorities, please.
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Shreya B
Took my family today! The floral Shivling and peacock were absolutely breathtaking. My kids loved it. More such community events are needed. It's a small thing, but it really brings joy. Kudos to the organizers.
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Vikram M
Interesting to see the BJP MLA and a Bollywood star collaborating on this. Hope the cleanliness competition is fair and the third-party evaluation is transparent. Citizen participation is key for Swachh Bharat to succeed.
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Kavya N
"The quiet power of patience" – what a beautiful thought from Akshay. In our rush, we forget to stop and smell the roses, literally! Hope they do make it twice a year. A much-needed breath of fresh air for Mumbaikars.

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