Politicians fight with each other to install statues of their favourite leader, but they do not care for their upkeep, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Monday.
He took a dig at politicians and retired government officials who approached him for assignments but never showed up again when he asks them to contribute towards cleanliness.
Addressing a gathering to mark the third anniversary of the “Clean India” campaign, Mr. Modi said politicians and political parties fought with each other pressing for installation of statues of their favourite personality. “But later, no one takes interest in their upkeep and cleanliness. Then pigeons are free to do anything on them,” he said.
“Many say they are willing to extend their services and are awaiting my orders. When I politely tell them to contribute some time for cleanliness, they never turn up again,” he said. While everyone believed in cleanliness, no one took responsibility.
