Anand Mahindra shares video of ex-IPS officer, 88, cleaning Chandigarh streets at dawn
Sharing the video on X, Mahindra said, 'Apparently, every morning at 6 AM, in the quiet streets of Chandigarh's Sector 49, this 88-year-old retired police officer begins his day in service,' Mahindra wrote.Mahindra added that Sidhu was disheartened by Chandigarh's 'low rank' in the Swachh Survekshan survey but chose to act rather than complain.'Each piece of trash he clears is more than just litter removed. It's a statement. A quiet, persistent belief in a better world. A belief in living with meaning, regardless of age or recognition,' he said.The business tycoon further said, 'In a world often obsessed with youth and speed, his slow but steady footsteps tell us that purpose doesn't retire. Service doesn't age. A salute to this quiet warrior of the streets.'Take a look at his post here:Watch the viral video here: While speaking to ANI, Sidhu said, "I like a clean place, so I try to clean. It will be good if the parking area in this market is clean. If you visit any foreign country and look at their floors, they are generally very clean, but this is not the case in India. In the cleanliness competition across India, Chandigarh has ranked second. Chandigarh is famous for its cleanliness and beauty.""All my efforts are to actually make it appear like a city that is number two in terms of cleanliness. If we all continue to do so, it will become number one one day," the former IPS officer added.Social media users applauded Sidhu's dedication. See the comments here:Inderjit Singh Sidhu's quiet act of service is indeed an example that true change begins with individual effort, and age is never a barrier to making a difference.- EndsTrending Reel
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