Swachh Diwas: 5 unmissable quotes from PM Modi's address at the Sanitation Convention at Rashtrapati Bhavan

On 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a brilliant tribute to 'Far of Nation' on final day of 'Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention' at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.

In front of many esteemed guests, which also included United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres, PM Modi highlighted number of great things 'Bapu' did during his time, including fight for a 'Clean India'.

Hygiene and Sanitation

At beginning of his speech, PM Modi referred to a 1945 quote by Mahatma Gandhi while stating that cleanliness and hygiene is most important thing. "While fighting independence battle, Gandhi ji once said that he would prioritise hygiene in freedom and sanitation. He mentioned important things in his 'constructive programme' published in years 1945, in which rural sanitation was also a key section,"  PM said.

Cleaning dirt

Prime Minister, while speaking about 'Clean India' also stated that every individual should keep ir surroundings clean, and anyone who doesn't do it, is only accepting to live in such state of condition. "If something is covered with dirt and an individual sees it, but does t clean it, ends up accepting situation. After a point of time, dirt doesn't seem like dirt to him. In a way, uncleanness takes over consciousness of an individual," he ded.

Bapu's guidance

Praising Mahatma Gandhi for implementation and sucess of 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan', PM Modi went onto mention that cleanliness drive began in country because he got guidance from 'Bapu'. "I'll accept today that h I t understood ideas and views of Gandhi ji so deeply, sanitation campaign would never have been in priorities of our government. I got inspiration from 'Bapu', which paved way for start of 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'," Prime Minister said.

Defecation-free India

Highlighting success of 'Clean India' movement, PM Modi proudly stated that 25 states in country are free from defecation in open. "25 States of India have declared mselves free from defecation in open," he furr mentioned.

4Ps

One of most important point during PM's dress was 4Ps. Before concluding his speech, he said, "I want to congratulate you for fact that after this Conference of four days, we have all arrived at conclusion that 4P is necessary to make world clean. se four mantras are: Political Leership, Public funding, Partnerships and People's Participation."