Traders associations observe Shaheed Bhagat Singh Jayanti with cleanliness drive

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh, the traders’ associations of Jalandhar city continued their ongoing cleanliness campaign at the martyr’s statue site — an initiative that has been in place for the past two years.

Prominent business leaders including Ravinder Dhir, Vipin Prinja, Arun Bajaj, Rajendra Chatarth, Yogesh Malhotra, Ashok Chaddha, and Puneet Bhatia participated in the drive. Following the drive, Ravinder Dhir remarked that it was due to supreme sacrifices of martyrs like Bhagat Singh that India was a free nation today. He emphasised that the cleanliness initiative would persist until the state government and the Local Bodies Department, including Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, and Nagar Panchayats, took responsibility by appointing permanent sanitation staff at such memorial sites.

Adding to the spirit of the occasion, students from SD College for Women also paid homage at the site. Students actively took part in the cleanliness efforts, showcasing their respect and civic sense. Among participants were Sargeant Neha, Mausami, Divya, Bhavna, Vanshika, Sumistha, Khushi Yadav, Ragini, Cadet Manisha Khatun, Kaniska, Mahima, Payal Kashyap and Preeti Kumari.

The continued dedication of the city’s business community and youth highlights the collective effort to maintain the dignity of memorials honouring national heroes.