Bengaluru: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participates in Swachh Bharat drive near Anjaneya Swamy Temple
Bengaluru, June 14
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday participated in the 'Swachh Bharat' programme organised near the Anjaneya Swamy Temple at Mysore Bank Circle in Bengaluru, alongside Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy.
According to an official post from the Minister's office, Sitharaman took part in the cleanliness drive under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan along with Karnataka BJP leaders.
"Smt @nsitharaman participated in a cleanliness drive under the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' along with Shri @BYVijayendra and @BJP4Karnataka leaders at Mysuru Bank Circle, Bengaluru," the post read.
Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra, who also joined the cleanliness drive, said the Swachh Bharat initiative was being organised across the state to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 12 years in office.
Vijayendra added that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also planted saplings during the event.
"On the occasion of PM Narendra Modi completing 12 years in the Prime Minister's office, the BJP is celebrating it across the country. In Karnataka, we are also celebrating it very meaningfully. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has been carried out across the country. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is here, and she planted saplings, and in the afternoon she will be addressing intellectuals..." BY Vijayendra told reporters.
Earlier, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the virtual meeting on the Global Convergence for Growth Summit. The Union Finance Minister attended the meeting from New Delhi on Thursday.
The summit was held to bring together leaders of advanced and emerging economies to discuss ways of supporting a balanced growth anchored in an efficient global framework.
French President Emmanuel Macron presided over the summit that witnessed participation of the top leadership from all the G7 nations, India, Brazil, China, Kenya, South Korea and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
During the meeting, the Union Minister highlighted that the consequences of conflicts and uncertainty fall disproportionately on developing countries and the Global South, stating that the situation demands coordinated global action.
During her intervention at the Summit representing India, Sitharaman said, "In today's interconnected world, prosperity and challenges are shared, but the consequences of conflicts and uncertainty fall disproportionately on developing countries and the Global South. The situation demands coordinated global action. We must strengthen multilateral cooperation to build resilient economies, accelerate sustainable development, and ensure inclusive growth that benefits all."
— ANI
Reader Comments
Nirmala Sitharaman ji planting saplings and cleaning - that's a great example for all of us! But the irony is, why do politicians only do this during events? We need consistent action, not just when PM Modi completes years in office. Still, appreciate the effort, especially near a temple where devotees can see and learn. 🙏
Swachh Bharat is a wonderful initiative, but the real measure is whether our streets stay clean after the ministers leave. I live near Mysore Bank Circle and the garbage situation is bad even after drives. The Finance Minister should also focus on allocating more funds for urban sanitation rather than just participating in drives. Jai Hind.
Loved seeing the Finance Minister with a broom! It sends a strong message that cleanliness is everyone's responsibility. And her speech at the G7 summit about developing countries was spot on. But back in Bengaluru, we need more than just drives - proper waste management, dustbins on every street, and regular collection. Baby steps still matter though! 😊
While the Swachh Bharat drive is good, I find it interesting that the Finance Minister's office posts about cleanliness when there's a bigger issue of inflation and unemployment affecting common people. However, I respect her participation and hope she also addresses Bengaluru's civic issues like road repairs and water supply, which are equally important for a clean city.
Swachh Bharat is the best thing that happened to India - it's not just about cleaning but changing mindsets. Nirmala Sitharaman ji doing this
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