Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi Cleans Gandhi Statue for 'Swachhata hi Seva' Program

On Tuesday, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi took part in the 'Swachhata hi Seva' program by cleaning the premises of the Gandhi Mandapam area and the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Chennai. Speaking to the media, Ravi highlighted the importance of cleanliness, stating, "Mahatma Gandhi was not just a leader of the freedom movement but also laid a lot of emphasis on cleanliness, he called cleanliness as godliness. Cleanliness is a matter of habit. In our country, people have a tendency to litter public places. This is not something that speaks well for civil society."

Ravi also mentioned that universities have been advised to organize cleanliness drives once a month on their campuses to prevent the spread of diseases, which often affect poor people the most. He appealed to the public to avoid littering in public spaces, noting that while the situation has improved, more effort is needed.

Earlier, Union Minister of State for Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, inspected the Ministry's premises and participated in various Swachhata activities as part of the ongoing 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2024 Campaign'. Jadhav stated, "Participating in the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign by personally cleaning the ministry was a humbling and rewarding experience for me. It reinforced the belief that true leadership is about leading by example. Swachhata Hi Seva is not just a campaign but a collective responsibility. Every small effort counts, and together, we can build a cleaner, healthier India."