Watch: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's ‘Swachhata Hi Sewa’ message ahead of Gandhi Jayanti
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, and Shardul Thakur asked people to join the drive in a video message.
As many as five Indian cricket players, including Team India captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, will take part in a cleanliness drive on Saturday as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission) in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for the "Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath" campaign for cleanliness.
Anurag Thakur, a Union minister, along with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, and Shardul Thakur encouraged the public to join in the cleaning movement by sharing a video message.
Taking Up PM @narendramodi's Philosophy: "We all share responsibility for a swachh Bharat." Come illuminate his unwavering dream with Men in Blue on October 1st at 10 AM.
Visit http://swachhatahiseva.com, post a picture there with the hashtag #SwachhBharat, and celebrate our commitment to making India a cleaner, more proud nation. Jai Hind! "" the Union minister posted on social networking platform 'X'.
Embracing PM @narendramodi's Vision: "A Swachh Bharat is a Shared Responsibility."
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) September 30, 2023
Join us with Men in Blue at 10 AM on October 1st as we illuminate his steadfast dream. Visit https://t.co/UFNXoGJiYS, share your photo with the hastag #SwachhBharat, and rejoice in our dedication… pic.twitter.com/YB0OUouT65
Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad took part in the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign-sponsored cleanliness programme in Patna.
Modi had encouraged everyone in the nation to participate in the campaign in a tweet, stating that every effort matters and that Swachh Bharat is a shared responsibility.
Earlier, Modi declared, "A big event on cleanliness is going to be organised on October 1 that is on Sunday at 10 am," during his 105th episode of Mann ki Baat.
You ought to set aside some time to participate in this cleanup effort as well. Joining this cleanliness campaign is also possible in your neighbourhood, on your street, at a park, along a river, at a lake, or in any other public area."