Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and senior leaders participate in the 'Maa Yamuna Riverbank Cleanliness drive'
New Delhi, June 14
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday participated in the 'Maa Yamuna Riverbank Cleanliness Drive' at Dashmesh Ghat in Geeta Colony, as the Delhi government organised a large-scale cleanliness campaign across 28 ghats along the Yamuna River.
The initiative saw participation from senior BJP leaders and public representatives, with multiple cleanliness drives carried out simultaneously at different locations along the riverbank.
Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma took part in the drive at Hathi Ghat, where he emphasised the government's commitment to cleaning the Yamuna and credited leadership support for ongoing efforts.
Speaking on the initiative, Verma said, "Efforts are being made to clean the Yamuna. Prime Minister Modi has always issued clear directives regarding this. We have received explicit instructions, continuous meetings with our Home Minister--who seeks comprehensive updates every twenty days--and full cooperation from the Chief Minister. With such immense support and blessings, nothing can stop the cleaning of Mother Yamuna. In three years, you will witness a significant transformation in the Yamuna..."
BJP MLA Shikha Rai, who also participated in the cleanliness drive, highlighted ongoing public engagement and termed the initiative part of a broader service campaign.
"Prime Minister Modi's 12-year term has been completed. Today, he has become the longest-serving Prime Minister of our country. Every person in the country is ready to serve the nation shoulder to shoulder with PM Modi... For that, a full fortnight has been dedicated to service activities... Here, local residents are participating in their respective places...," she said.
She added, "Today has been kept special for the cleaning of the Yamuna River... Previous governments continuously neglected the Yamuna River. Before our government came to power, the situation was such that we could see foam from chemicals on the Yamuna River... I believe this is a very big effort. This effort will successfully show its results."
Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta also participated in the drive at Purana Pul, where he stressed the importance of transforming the initiative into a mass public movement.
"Thousands of people are participating in this campaign for a clean Yamuna; the initiative has begun with a firm resolve to ensure the river flows continuously and remains pristine. It is essential to transform this into a mass movement, driven by the conviction that the Yamuna will regain its lost glory and the pride of Delhi's residents will be restored. We believe the river will once again flow freely in its divine, majestic form..."
The cleanliness campaign witnessed participation from Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, Minister Parvesh Verma, MLA Shikha Rai, Speaker Vijender Gupta, along with several party workers and local residents across multiple ghats including Dashmesh Ghat and Hathi Ghat.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's good to see the CM and MLAs on the ground, but cleaning 28 ghats won't solve the root problem—untreated sewage and industrial waste flowing into Yamuna daily. Unless the drainage system is overhauled and STPs are fully functional, this will remain a band-aid solution. Still, every step counts. Let's hope this drive inspires permanent change. 🌊
Kudos to Rekha Gupta ji and the team! 🙌 The Yamuna is not just a river; it's our cultural heritage. I remember swimming in it as a child in the 90s—now it's a shameful sight. The speakers rightly said it needs a mass movement. Every Delhiwala should join such drives. But I worry about the 3-year timeline—previous promises have been broken. Let actions speak louder than words! 😊
Impressive organization—28 ghats at once is no small feat. I'm from Canada, but I've been following Delhi's pollution issues. The PM's 12-year record is remarkable, but cleaning the Yamuna requires technological solutions like bioremediation, not just volunteer drives. That said, community participation is a powerful start. Hope to see measurable results like dissolved oxygen levels improving soon.
Ek baat toh sahi kahi Shikha Rai ji ne—pichhle governments ne Yamuna ko neglect kiya. But let's be honest: even now, the political class uses holidays for photo-ops. I'm not impressed by speeches about "three-year transformation." Show me real-time data on sewage treatment and industrial compliance. Still, I'll give credit for getting people involved—that's praiseworthy. ⚠️
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