BJP chief Nitin Nabin, CM Bhajanlal Sharma lead cleanliness drive in Jaipur
Synopsis
BJP National President Nitin Nabin joined Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma at Albert Hall, Jaipur, to lead a cleanliness and tree-plantation drive under the Viksit Bharat Jan Seva Abhiyan. The visit precedes a larger Seva Sankalp Samaroh at Dadia, timed to Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya's birth anniversary, signalling a coordinated BJP service-outreach push across Rajasthan.
Key Takeaways
BJP National President Nitin Nabin and Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma participated in a cleanliness drive at Albert Hall, Jaipur on 25 September 2026 .
The drive was held under the Viksit Bharat Jan Seva Abhiyan ; Swachhata Mitras (sanitation workers) were felicitated at the event.
Both leaders planted saplings under the 'One Tree in the Name of Mother' campaign, linked to the state's Hariyalo Rajasthan initiative.
CM Sharma reviewed preparations for the Seva Sankalp Samaroh at Dadia , being held to mark the birth anniversary of Pt.
Deendayal Upadhyaya .
The leaders are scheduled to flag off Vikas Raths at Dadia and attend the Yuva Samvad programme at Birla Auditorium at 2:30 pm .
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Friday, 25 September 2026, jointly participated in a cleanliness drive at Albert Hall, Jaipur, as part of the Viksit Bharat Jan Seva Abhiyan. The event brought together senior state leaders, sanitation workers, and a large number of citizens under the banner of the Swachhata Hi Seva (Cleanliness is Service) initiative.
Key Developments at Albert Hall
BJP National President Nabin administered the Swachhata Hi Seva pledge to members of the public gathered at the venue. He and Chief Minister Sharma subsequently felicitated sanitation workers — referred to as Swachhata Mitras — and held personal interactions with them to enquire about their welfare. Both leaders also planted saplings as part of the 'One Tree in the Name of Mother' campaign, conveying a message of environmental conservation aligned with the state's Hariyalo Rajasthan greening initiative.
What the Chief Minister Said
Chief Minister Sharma, sharing his thoughts on his X handle, said: 'On this occasion, the Swachhata Mitras who have played a leading role in making the state clean were honoured. At the same time, under the One Tree in the Name of Mother campaign, tree plantation was carried out to further strengthen the resolve of Hariyalo Rajasthan.'
Sharma added: 'Let us all together make cleanliness and greenery a people's movement. Let us pledge to maintain cleanliness around us, plant as many trees as possible, protect nature, and become participants in building a clean, beautiful, and green Rajasthan.'
Senior Ministers and Officials Present
The event was attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Diya Kumari and Dr Premchand Bairwa, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel, Industries and Commerce Minister Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Urban Development and Local Self-Government Jhabar Singh Kharra, and Minister of State for Home Affairs Jawahar Singh Bedham. Also present were State Finance Commission Chairman Dr Arun Chaturvedi, MPs Madan Rathore, Manju Sharma, and Dr Alka Gurjar, along with MLAs Kalicharan Saraf, Gopal Sharma, and Balmukundacharya, and Chief Secretary V. Srinivas.
Seva Sankalp Samaroh: Preparations Under Way
On Thursday night, Chief Minister Sharma visited Dadia to review preparations for the upcoming Seva Sankalp Samaroh (Service Pledge Ceremony), being held to mark the birth anniversary of Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya. He directed officials to ensure adequate arrangements for seating, drinking water, medical facilities, electricity supply, parking, traffic management, and security, while also stressing the need for proper barricading, signage, and venue cleanliness.
What Comes Next
The two leaders are scheduled to flag off Vikas Raths at the Seva Sankalp Samaroh in Dadia around noon, followed by attendance at the Yuva Samvad (Youth Dialogue) programme at Birla Auditorium at 2:30 pm. The back-to-back events reflect a coordinated BJP outreach effort in Rajasthan centred on service, sanitation, and youth engagement.
Point of View
Won by BJP in late 2023, remains a key state to consolidate, and back-to-back outreach events — cleanliness drive, Vikas Rath launch, youth dialogue — suggest the party is working to lock in goodwill ahead of future electoral cycles. Whether the Swachhata Mitras felicitated today see improvements in wages, working conditions, or social recognition beyond the ceremony is the more consequential question that the optics cannot answer.
NationPress
25 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Viksit Bharat Jan Seva Abhiyan?
The Viksit Bharat Jan Seva Abhiyan is a nationwide BJP-led public outreach programme focused on civic service activities such as cleanliness drives, tree plantation, and community engagement. The initiative in Jaipur on 25 September 2026 was led by BJP National President Nitin Nabin and Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma at Albert Hall.
What is the Seva Sankalp Samaroh being held in Jaipur?
The Seva Sankalp Samaroh (Service Pledge Ceremony) is an event being held at Dadia, Jaipur, to mark the birth anniversary of Bharatiya Jana Sangh ideologue Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya. Nitin Nabin and CM Bhajanlal Sharma are scheduled to flag off Vikas Raths at the ceremony before attending a Yuva Samvad programme at Birla Auditorium.
Who are the Swachhata Mitras felicitated at the Jaipur event?
Swachhata Mitras are sanitation workers who contribute to keeping public spaces and communities clean. At the Albert Hall event, both Nitin Nabin and CM Sharma honoured these workers and interacted with them to learn about their welfare and working conditions.
What is the 'One Tree in the Name of Mother' campaign?
The 'One Tree in the Name of Mother' campaign is a tree-plantation initiative aimed at promoting environmental conservation. It is linked to Rajasthan's broader Hariyalo Rajasthan greening drive; saplings were planted by BJP leaders at the Albert Hall event on 25 September 2026.
Which ministers attended the cleanliness drive in Jaipur?
Deputy Chief Ministers Diya Kumari and Dr Premchand Bairwa, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel, Industries Minister Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore, and Ministers Jhabar Singh Kharra and Jawahar Singh Bedham were among those present, along with several MPs, MLAs, and Chief Secretary V. Srinivas.
