BJP leader Baldev Singh Billawaria felicitates sanitation workers on Diwali

JAMMU: On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir General Secretary and former Deputy Mayor Jammu, Baldev Singh Billawaria, felicitated the sanitation workers of Jammu Municipal Corporation, acknowledging their relentless dedication and selfless service towards maintaining cleanliness in the city. The felicitation ceremony was held during a simple yet deeply emotional event — the “Diwali Milan Programme.”

While addressing the gathering, Billawaria said that sanitation workers are the true karmayogis who, regardless of the weather — be it the scorching heat or the chilling cold — work tirelessly day and night to keep the city clean and beautiful. He stated that cleanliness is not just a campaign but a mass movement and these sanitation workers are the frontline warriors of this mission.

He added that while we celebrate Diwali by lighting lamps and bursting crackers at night, it is these same sanitation workers who ensure that by the next morning, the streets and neighbourhood’s, once littered, are restored to cleanliness through their hard work. Billawaria highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, through the Swachh Bharat Mission has transformed cleanliness and hygiene into a national commitment.

He said this mission can only be successful when every citizen takes collective responsibility for maintaining cleanliness and respects those who are continuously engaged in this noble work. He further emphasised that society must draw inspiration from these sanitation workers, who serve selflessly without expecting praise or recognition. “Diwali,” he said, “symbolises the victory of light over darkness, and when our city shines bright and clean, the joy of the festival multiplies.”

On this occasion, all sanitation workers were presented with certificates of appreciation, sweets, and gift items. Billawaria extended his heartfelt Diwali greetings to them and said that the contribution of sanitation workers deserves recognition from every section of society. He also urged the Municipal Corporation and local bodies to regularly encourage and support such workers so that they continue to perform their duties with even greater enthusiasm.

He concluded by appealing that festivals like Diwali should inspire everyone to take a pledge that cleanliness is not just the duty of sanitation workers but the moral responsibility of every citizen. Among those present at the event were Ranjit Singh, Dr. Kuldeep Gupta, Om Nath, Sanjay Sharma, Anu Kumar, Kawaljeet Singh, and several others.