Imphal: Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh today attended the National Cleanliness Day Observation and Swachh Bharat Diwas, 2026, at Gandhi Memorial Hall, Imphal, on the occasion of the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
As part of the observance, the Governor and the Chief Minister paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh recalled the significant role played by Mahatma Gandhi during India’s democratic movement and said that he continues to be remembered and respected as the Father of the Nation.
He said that National Cleanliness Day is being observed across the country today and conveyed the message that cleanliness should remain a collective responsibility. He said that the State Government is taking necessary steps to ensure cleanliness and urged every citizen to contribute towards maintaining a clean environment and society.
Recalling an incident from his constituency, the Chief Minister said that the Singjamei Super Market had earlier faced the problem of indiscriminate disposal of garbage. He said that a CCTV camera was installed at the site and, with the cooperation of local club members and the police, persons found disposing of garbage were identified and penalised with a fine of Rs. 5,000.
The Chief Minister said that ensuring proper cleanliness at Khwairamband Keithel would require strong supervision and enforcement by the police. He also called upon the public to extend cooperation and take collective responsibility for maintaining cleanliness in public places.
The observation was attended by Minister of Home and Youth Affairs & Sports Govindas Konthoujam, MLA Khumukcham Joykisan Singh, MLA Thounaojam Shyamkumar, MLA Khongbantabam Ibomcha Singh, MLA Arunkumar Thangjam, MLA Thounaojam Basanta Kumar Singh, MLA Achab Uddinand MLA Dr. Yumnam Radheshyam Singh.
Chief Secretary Rajeev Singh Thakur, Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh, Director General of Police Mukesh Singh, senior officers, police, officials and among others also took part in the observation.
