Key Points

The Olpad Bus Depot in Gujarat has started a major cleanliness drive. This event is part of the 'Seva Pakhwada' initiative celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. Local officials and community members joined together to promote hygiene and civic responsibility. The campaign will continue until October 2nd, linking it to Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary.

Key Points: Olpad Bus Depot Launches Seva Pakhwada Cleanliness Drive for PM Modi Birthday

  • Olpad Bus Depot launches drive as part of BJP's nationwide Seva Pakhwada campaign
  • Event saw participation from transport officials, local leaders, and school children
  • Initiative promotes PM Modi's vision of service and will run until Gandhi Jayanti
  • Campaign includes healthcare awareness, tree plantations, and promoting welfare schemes
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Gujarat: Olpad Bus Depot launches cleanliness drive under 'Seva Pakhwada'

Gujarat's Olpad Bus Depot kicks off a 15-day Seva Pakhwada cleanliness initiative to celebrate PM Modi's birthday, urging community-wide hygiene.

"Cleanliness should reach every village and town. Where there is cleanliness, there is divinity. - Depot Manager"

Gandhinagar, Sep 25

To promote hygiene and civic responsibility, the Olpad Bus Depot in Gujarat launched a large-scale cleanliness drive on Thursday under the 'Seva Pakhwada' initiative, marking the celebration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday.

This initiative is part of a nationwide campaign led by the BJP, encompassing activities like cleanliness drives, healthcare awareness, and tree plantations.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from key officials, including representatives from the State Transport Corporation, the Depot Manager of Olpad, Olpad Taluka Panchayat's woman President Nita Ben Patel, the Sarpanch of Olpad Gram Panchayat, as well as local leaders, school children, and community members.

Speaking at the event, the Depot Manager emphasised that the campaign should extend beyond the boundaries of the bus depot.

"Cleanliness should reach every village and town. Where there is cleanliness, there is divinity. Where there is filth, there is disease," he added, urging citizens to treat the initiative as a continuous mission rather than a one-day activity.

Deputy Sarpanch Anand Kahar said: “We have organised this Seva Pakhwada to honour PM Modi’s birthday. It’s heartening to see so many people joining the cleanliness drive.”

The BJP is organising the Service Fortnight- Sewa Pakhwada across the country on the occasion of Prime Minister Modi’s birthday. The Sewa Pakhwada will continue till October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri.

During the Sewa Pakhwada, the BJP is organising various programmes around various themes so that people from every section of society can actively connect. It will focus on taking government welfare schemes to the poor, promoting cleanliness, ensuring water supply, and driving environmental protection campaigns.

The Seva Pakhwada will include activities highlighting the government’s flagship programmes, environmental initiatives, and outreach to marginalised sections, aligning with the Prime Minister’s vision that politics is meant to serve people, particularly the poor and downtrodden.

- IANS

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Nita E
As someone who travels from Olpad depot regularly, I appreciate this effort. The depot was quite dirty last month. Hope they maintain this cleanliness standard.
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Priya S
Wonderful to see school children participating! Teaching cleanliness habits to the next generation is crucial. More such initiatives needed across Gujarat. 🌱
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the cleanliness drive, I hope this isn't just political symbolism. Real change happens when cleanliness becomes part of our daily routine, not just during Pakhwada.
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Meera T
Connecting PM Modi's birthday with Gandhi Jayanti through service activities is a beautiful concept. Cleanliness was dear to Bapu, and continuing his legacy is commendable.
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Sarah B
Visiting Gujarat next month. Good to see focus on public hygiene. Clean transportation facilities make travel much more pleasant for tourists like me. 👍
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Vikram M
The Depot Manager is right - cleanliness should reach every village. Hope they allocate proper bins and cleaning staff to maintain this beyond the campaign period.

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