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Indore residents and BJP leaders stepped in to clean the city while sanitation workers celebrated Goga Navami. The initiative, led by Kailash Vijayvargiya and Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav, upheld Indore’s reputation as India’s cleanest city. Over 8,000 Valmiki community workers took leave, but public participation ensured no disruption. The drive highlighted civic responsibility and respect for sanitation workers’ contributions.

Key Points: Indore Residents Join BJP Leaders in Cleanliness Drive During Valmiki Holiday

  • BJP leaders and citizens sweep streets during Valmiki holiday
  • Indore retains cleanest city tag for 8th year
  • Over 8,000 sanitation workers took Goga Navami leave
  • Swachhagrahi Jan Bhagidari campaign promotes civic responsibility
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Residents of Indore take up brooms as sanitation workers go on holiday

Indore citizens and BJP leaders like Kailash Vijayvargiya sweep streets as sanitation workers celebrate Goga Navami, upholding city's cleanest tag.

"This is the greatest example of public participation. The participation of people is in the DNA of Indore’s citizens. – Kailash Vijayvargiya"

Indore, Aug 18

With sanitation workers from the Valmiki community taking leave on Monday to celebrate the Goga Navami festival, residents of Indore, along with public representatives and social organisations, stepped in to keep the city clean.

Senior BJP leader and Madhya Pradesh Urban Affairs Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav, MLAs, and other public representatives, including municipal corporators, carried out a cleanliness drive across Indore city.

The campaign was organised under the 'Swachhagrahi Jan Bhagidari' by Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) in a bid to mobilise people from all sections of society to contribute to maintaining the city's cleanliness.

The initiative was also to show respect to the Valmiki community, who clean the city every day.

As Indore has retained its tag for the 'cleanest city' of India for the last eight years, people of the city always come forward to participate in such activities. Religious or social organisations, as well as private individuals, also join in campaigns.

Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, who, along with Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav, led the campaign, said that public participation has always been in the DNA of Indore's citizens.

"This is the greatest example of public participation. The participation of people is in the DNA of Indore’s citizens. Whenever Indore takes up any campaign, it succeeds. Twenty years ago, we dreamt of a Clean Indore and Green Indore. Today, Clean Indore has become a reality, and now we are working towards Green Indore,” said Vijayvargiya while leading the drive.

Notably, the 'Gonga Navami' festival was celebrated on Sunday, and the Valmiki community took a holiday on Monday. There are more than 8000 members of the Valmiki community who clean Indore every day.

Indore Mayor Bhargav said that because of the efforts of citizens, leaders, and organisations, the absence of over 8,000 sanitation workers did not affect the city's cleanliness.

He said, “Sanitation workers remain on duty throughout the year, regardless of weather conditions. On the day they take a holiday, it is everyone’s responsibility to step forward and keep the city clean.”

- IANS

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Rahul R
While the initiative is good, we must remember sanitation workers work 365 days without proper recognition. This one-day participation shouldn't make us forget their daily struggles. They deserve better wages and working conditions.
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Aditya G
Indore sets another example! 🎯 This shows what can be achieved when citizens and government work together. Cleanliness is everyone's responsibility, not just sanitation workers. Hope other cities follow suit!
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Shweta Y
Good initiative but why only when workers are on leave? We should have regular community cleaning drives every month. Also, corporations should install more dustbins across the city to prevent littering in first place.
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Karthik V
As someone from Indore, I can say cleanliness is part of our culture now. People don't litter like before and take pride in their city. This participation shows how far we've come since the first Swachh Survekshan rankings.
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Neha E
While politicians joining is good for visibility, the real heroes are the common citizens and NGOs who participated without any publicity. Hope this spirit continues beyond photo ops and festivals.

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