UP CM Yogi Adityanath launches Swachhata Pakhwada 'Swachhata Hi Seva' on PM Narendra Modi's birthday

On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 74th birthday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Swachhata Pakhwada 'Swachhata Hi Seva' amidst rainfall. As part of the event, he flagged off a Namo Plogathon, rallying hundreds of volunteers. The event, celebrating PM Modi as the visionary behind 'Ek Bharat-Shrestha Bharat', saw enthusiastic participation despite the heavy downpour. CM Yogi also distributed reusable bags and 'Swachhata Hi Seva' T-shirts, further promoting the message of cleanliness.

आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के जन्मदिन के सुअवसर पर आज जनपद वाराणसी से 'स्वच्छता अभियान' के शुभारंभ कार्यक्रम में सम्मिलित हुआ।

इस अवसर पर स्वच्छता वॉलंटियर्स को हरी झंडी दिखाकर रवाना किया गया।

'स्वच्छ उत्तर प्रदेश-स्वस्थ उत्तर प्रदेश' के संकल्प की सिद्धि हेतु डबल… pic.twitter.com/Qr2elCBZk0

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) September 17, 2024

Volunteers, chanting "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" and "Vande Mataram," braved the rain, umbrellas in hand, to take part in the rally. Several dignitaries including State Minister Ravindra Jaiswal, Mayor Ashok Tiwari, MLA Neelkanth Tiwari, and District Panchayat President Poonam Maurya were present at the event.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 74 on Tuesday (Sep 17), marking another year in his long tenure of public service. While his birthday is observed as a regular workday, it also kicks off the BJP's annual "Seva Parv" celebration, a two-week event that highlights his commitment to public welfare.

On PM Modi's birthday, the famous Ajmer Sharif Dargah in Rajasthan will provide 4,000 kilos of vegetarian langar. Additionally, in Surat, Gujarat, various businesses will offer discounts of 10% to 100% on September 17. These discounts will span multiple sectors, including lodging, markets, and transportation.