Sachin Tendulkar, Aaditya Thackeray extend support to PM Narendra Modi's Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, participate in cleanliness drive in Mumbai
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar and Yuva Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray came together in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign.
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The duo took part in the cleanliness drive in Bandra area of Mumbai today morning.
The cricket legend had earlier, tweeted: "We each have to do our bit to keep #IndiaClean. So, pick a group of friends, a street, and together let's #CleanUp India. #SwachhataHiSeva"
Sachin was accompanied by his 18-year-old son Arjun Tendulkar.
Acknowledging their efforts Modi wrote, PM Modi tweeted: "I congratulate my young friend @AUThackeray for participating in a cleanliness initiative in Mumbai & adding momentum to #SwachhataHiSeva," he added.
"Happy to see wide scale participation by youngsters, including Arjun in #SwachhataHiSeva. Our Yuva Shakti will make a Swachh Bharat."
Earlier, along with, Anushka Sharma, Akshay Kumar and Nita Ambani had agreed to be part of the movement .
The government had also telecast Toilet: Ek Prem Katha on Doordarshan as part of the campaign, PTI said.
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In 2014, Salman Khan took up a cleanliness drive in Karjat area of Mumbai and shared pictures on social media.