KATHUA, Oct 3: The BJP OBC Morcha organised a cleanliness drive in Kathua with the participation of party workers and office-bearers, highlighting the importance of cleanliness, civic responsibility and collective service to society. The programme was led by Vinod Kumar Shinda, District President, BJP OBC Morcha, Kathua, under the guidance and supervision of Updesh Andotra, District President, BJP.
During the drive, BJP workers participated in shramdaan and collectively cleaned the premises. The participants stressed the importance of maintaining clean and hygienic surroundings and encouraged people to take greater responsibility for cleanliness in their communities.
Addressing the gathering, Braham Jyot Satti, State President, BJP OBC Morcha Jammu & Kashmir, said that cleanliness is not merely the responsibility of the government but a collective duty of every citizen. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently encouraged citizens to make cleanliness a part of their daily lives and has emphasised Seva and social responsibility through public participation.
Satti said that such cleanliness activities help create awareness among people and encourage them to take responsibility for their surroundings. He called upon party workers and citizens to carry the spirit of cleanliness beyond organised programmes and adopt it as a regular practice at homes, workplaces and public places.
He further said that the vision of a Swachh, Sashakt and Atmanirbhar Bharat requires active participation from society. He emphasised that when individuals take responsibility for keeping their surroundings clean, it contributes to a broader culture of discipline, dignity and social responsibility.
The programme was attended by Bodh Raj Badhan, State Secretary, BJP OBC Morcha; senior leader Ramesh Mehra; Dineshwar Rajput, President, BJYM; Jarnail Singh, District President, SC Morcha; Mohan Mehra, General Secretary, BJP OBC Morcha; Naresh Parle, District Spokesperson; and Rohin Andotra, General Secretary, BJYM, besides several senior BJP office-bearers and party workers.
The participating workers expressed their commitment to continuing service-oriented activities and spreading awareness about cleanliness and environmental responsibility. The programme concluded with an appeal to citizens to maintain cleanliness in their surroundings and contribute collectively towards building a cleaner and healthier society.