Mumbai: On the 10th year of mission Swachh Bharat, actor couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan shared their personal connection to the cause of Swachh Bharat, urging everyone to unite for a “cleaner and greener India.”
They also praised the leader, PM Narendra Modi, and said he has shown commitment and strong leadership by working tirelessly to turn this mission into a nationwide movement.
Kareena took to her Instagram to share a video of herself sitting next to husband, Saif. The video began with the two introducing themselves.
Kareena stated, “Today, I would like to talk to you not only as an actress but (also) as a mother who wants the best for her children, and the Swachh Bharat Mission is a mission in which every family should take part.”
Saif added: “It’s not just about keeping our surroundings clean; it’s about showing our kids that a healthy environment is a foundation for a happy life.”
The “Jab We Met” actress added, “Mahatma Gandhi has always said that we are the ones who start the real change. On October 2nd, we honour his dream of a clean India.”
Praising PM Modi, Saif added: “Our Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji has shown committed and strong leadership by working tirelessly in turning this mission into a nationwide movement. And we want to ensure that our children understand that every small step, whether picking up a piece or not using plastic, is very important.”
Kareena urged everyone to make the mission a part of their lives, emphasising that each individual’s contribution is crucial in this collective effort.
“For us, for our families, and for a brighter future. Thank you all very much,” she concluded.
The video was captioned: “Let’s unite for a cleaner and greener India! A heartfelt shoutout to #SHS2024 and the amazing Swacchagrahis who are championing this cause.”
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, or Clean India Mission, is a country-wide campaign initiated by the Government of India on 2 October 2014 to eliminate open defecation, improve solid waste management, and create Open Defecation-Free (ODF) villages.
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–IANS
