JAMMU, Jun 13: Further strengthening the ongoing Swachhta Pakhwada 2026 campaign, BJP OBC Morcha organized a series of cleanliness drives at Srinagar, Poonch, Jammu Border and Jammu South, reaffirming its commitment to promoting cleanliness, environmental awareness and public participation across Jammu and Kashmir.
The programmes were conducted under the supervision of district and state office bearers of the Morcha, with active participation from party workers, local residents and community members.
At Srinagar, a cleanliness drive was organized at the historic Lal Chowk. The programme was attended by Amaan Sheikh, Bashir Ahmad Hajam, District Vice President of Srinagar OBC Morcha, Bilal Ahmad Sheikh, Constituency President of Lal Chowk OBC Morcha, and other party activists. Participants cleaned the area and spread awareness about maintaining hygienic public spaces.
At Jammu Border, party workers carried out a cleanliness campaign at Government Higher Secondary School Boys Bishnah. Among those present were Vijay Saini, State Vice President of BJP OBC Morcha, Ashok Kumar Pandey, Media Secretary BJP OBC Morcha J&K, Charanjeet Saini, President Jammu Border OBC Morcha, Ajit Kumar, Mandal President Bishnah OBC Morcha, and Sonu Kumar, Secretary Jammu Border OBC Morcha. The participants cleaned the school premises and encouraged students and residents to adopt cleanliness practices.
In Jammu South, a cleanliness drive was organized at Gangyal Park under the leadership of Kamal Kumar, Mandal President of Kunjwani OBC Morcha. The programme was attended by Baldev Singh Billoria, State General Secretary BJP, Sunil Prajapati, Sah-Prabhari BJP OBC Morcha, Rakesh Sangral, District General Secretary Jammu South, Karuna Chettri, District Vice President, Ajay Partap Singh, Mandal President Kunjwani, Ram Pal, State Treasurer BJP OBC Morcha, Varinder Tarkhan, State Executive Member BJP OBC Morcha, and Ashok Verma, District President Jammu South OBC Morcha.
Meanwhile, in Poonch, cleanliness drives were conducted at Brigadier Pritam Singh Smarak, Naka Wali Chowk, Shamshan Ghat Mangnar and Subash Chander Park. The programmes were led by Naresh Pal Verma, District President BJP OBC Morcha Poonch, and witnessed participation from Gurdeep Singh Khalsa, Sunil Sharma, Ravinder Kumar Bitta, Ankush Verma, Katen Bali, Yougal Kishore and other party workers.
During the drives, volunteers thoroughly cleaned public spaces and surrounding areas, collected waste and ensured its proper disposal. They also interacted with residents to raise awareness about sanitation, environmental conservation and civic responsibility.
In his message, Braham Jyot Satti, President of BJP OBC Morcha Jammu and Kashmir, appreciated the efforts of district and mandal teams for their enthusiastic participation in the campaign. He said cleanliness is not merely a government programme but a people’s movement requiring continuous public involvement and collective responsibility.
Satti said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cleanliness has evolved into a national commitment and social responsibility. He added that BJP OBC Morcha remains dedicated to carrying forward this mission through regular cleanliness and awareness programmes across Jammu and Kashmir.
The campaign concluded with a renewed pledge by participants to contribute towards a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable society while supporting the objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission.