New Delhi, August 13 (HS): Stepping up the fight for a cleaner and greener capital, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday joined hands with local residents in a spirited cleanliness drive at Mira Enclave, as part of the month-long ‘Delhi Ko Kooday Se Azaadi’ (Freedom from Garbage) campaign running from August 1 to 31.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a post on X, lauded Sirsa’s active role, saying his presence “not only adds strength to the campaign but also inspires citizens to embrace cleanliness as a way of life.”

In his own message, Sirsa urged collective responsibility: “Real and lasting change begins when we lead by example. I appeal to every Delhiite to participate actively, keep their surroundings clean, and inspire others to do the same. A clean and beautiful Delhi is our shared responsibility.”

The campaign’s momentum resonated in other parts of the capital as well. In Malviya Nagar constituency, BJP MLA Satish Upadhyay spearheaded parallel drives at Indira Camp, Valmiki Camp, and Begumpur. Emphasising the initiative’s broader mission, he said, “This is not just about sweeping streets — it’s a pledge to build awareness on sanitation and environmental protection.”

According to Upadhyay’s post, the effort saw enthusiastic participation from Municipal Councillor Leena Kumar, constituency sanitation convener Bhuvan Sharma, and Malviya Nagar Mandal President Sanjana Taneja. Together, they mobilised residents to commit to cleanliness and eco-friendly practices.

With government leaders, civic representatives, and local communities joining forces, the ‘Freedom from Garbage’ movement is shaping up as more than just a sanitation campaign — it’s emerging as a citywide call to pride, ownership, and sustainable urban living.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar