"Cleanliness an important part in everybody's life": Union Minister Lalan Singh on 10 years of 'Swach Bharat Abhiyan'

New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): JD(U) MP and Union Minister Rajeev Ranjan, alias Lalan Singh Wednesday, participated in the Swachhata Abhiyan on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti and said that cleanliness is an important part in everybody's life.
"Through this campaign, the message is clear that cleanliness is a very important part of every individual's life. Cleanliness can help in getting rid of many problems," the Union Minister said.
He said 'Swachata' should not just be treated as a slogan; rather, it should be part of everyone's life. "If we will clean our surroundings, it will help get rid of diseases," he added.
'Swachh Bharat' campaign marked ten years on Wednessday.
On August 15, 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful message from the ramparts of the Red Fort, calling for cleanliness to become a national priority and urging citizens to join in this mission. This led to the launch of the Swachh Bharat Mission on October 2, 2014, which embraced a 'whole-of-government' approach to make sanitation the responsibility of all.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in Swachhata campaign and engaged in a cleanliness drive with school children.
On Bihar flood situation, Chief Minister said from the first day he assumed office that the victims of the disasters have rights over state's treasury. Whenever Bihar faced Bihar in the last 20 years, government opened the state treasury for help.
PM Modi urged citizens of India to participate in the cleanliness initiative to further strengthen the spirit of 'Swachh Bharat.'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Swachh Bharat Diwas 2024 program at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on Wednesday coinciding with the 155th Gandhi Jayanti today, marking the completion of 10 years since the launch of one of the most significant mass movements for cleanliness--the Swachh Bharat Mission.
"On Gandhi Jayanti today, I became a part of the Swachhata Abhiyan with my young friends. I request all of you to become a part of the cleanliness campaign around you today. This initiative of yours will further strengthen the spirit of 'Swachh Bharat', PM Modi wrote in a post on X.
When asked about Bihar floods, Union Minister Lalan Singh stated that Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has consistently stood up with the flood victims.
"You should know that in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has consistently stated that the first right to the state treasury belongs to victims of disaster."
He further said that community kitchens in the state are providing lothing for women, men, and children, along with individual plates, bowls, and glasses for their meals.
"Community kitchens were being operated under Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) directed by the Chief Minister. It is established to ensure that everyone coming to the community kitchen or camp received clothing for women, men, and children, along with individual plates, bowls, and glasses for their meals," Lalan Singh added.
Several parts of Bihar are struggling with severe flooding due to heavy water discharge from the Kosi Barrage in Birpur, following relentless rainfall in the catchment areas of Nepal. Rivers are at or above danger levels in many bordering districts.
A massive volume of water has been released from the Kosi and Gandak barrages, affecting northern Bihar and Nepal. Floods in Sitamarhi followed a breach in the Mandar dam in the Belsand block on September 29. (ANI)