Gandhi-Shastri Jayanti 2026 Chhapra ABVP organised a cleanliness drive at Rajendra College, Chhapra, on Gandhi-Shastri Jayanti 2026, cleaning Dr Rajendra Prasad’s statue and campus.
Chhapra/Saran News: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) organised a special cleanliness and plantation drive at Rajendra College in Chhapra on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti on October 2. The campaign focused on cleanliness, social responsibility, environmental awareness and youth participation.
As part of the programme, ABVP workers cleaned the statue of Deshratna Dr. Rajendra Prasad on the college campus. The statue was washed with water and garlanded, with participants paying floral tributes in memory of the former President of India. The volunteers also carried out a cleanliness drive at Rajendra Udyan and different parts of the college campus. The initiative was aimed at spreading awareness about maintaining clean public spaces and encouraging students to take greater responsibility for their surroundings.
ABVP Highlights Importance of Cleanliness and Social Responsibility-Gandhi-Shastri Jayanti 2026 Speaking during the programme, ABVP city vice-presidents Dr. Neetu Singh and Dr. Pratyush Singh said that commemorating the birth anniversaries of national leaders should go beyond ceremonial programmes.
They said the ideals and values of great personalities should be reflected in everyday life. Mahatma Gandhi placed significant importance on cleanliness, while former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri is remembered for his simplicity, sense of duty and commitment to national service.
According to the organisers, conducting cleanliness activities at public institutions and places is one way through which students can contribute to society and promote civic responsibility.
Gandhi-Shastri Jayanti 2026 Students and Social Workers Participate-Teachers, social workers and ABVP members participated in the cleanliness campaign with enthusiasm.
Those present during the programme included city vice-president Dr. Neetu Singh, Dr. Pratyush Singh, Dr. Richa Mishra, Dr. B.S. Sahu, Dr. Tanu Gupta, department student head Aditi Kumari, social worker Dharmanath Pintu, city joint secretary Rankit Kumar, Hrithik Kumar, Shivam, city SFD coordinator Rakesh Sharma, city SFS coordinator Ravi Singh Rana, Ayush Kumar, Shashi Kumar, Lucky Kumari and Khushi Kumari, along with a large number of other volunteers.
The participants also highlighted the importance of environmental awareness and maintaining cleanliness around educational institutions.
Message to Youth on Gandhi Jayanti-Through the campaign, ABVP appealed to young people to make cleanliness a regular part of their daily lives rather than limiting it to special occasions.
The organisation urged students to keep their colleges, public places and surrounding areas clean and contribute towards creating a healthier and more responsible society.
The programme also connected cleanliness with environmental awareness and community participation, encouraging students to take small but consistent steps towards improving their surroundings.
Why Gandhi Jayanti and Shastri Jayanti Are Observed on October 2 – Gandhi-Shastri Jayanti October 2 is observed in India as the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.

Gandhi Jayanti is associated with Mahatma Gandhi’s principles of non-violence, truth and public service. Lal Bahadur Shastri is remembered for his leadership, simplicity and contribution to India’s public life.
The joint observance provides an opportunity for educational institutions and community organisations to conduct programmes focused on civic responsibility, cleanliness, environmental awareness and social service.
Gandhi-Shastri Jayanti Cleanliness Campaign at Rajendra College-The ABVP programme at Rajendra College brought together students, teachers, social workers and volunteers for a community cleanliness initiative. The cleaning of the Dr. Rajendra Prasad statue and college premises was presented as a tribute to national leaders and a practical effort to promote civic responsibility.

Gandhi-Shastri Jayanti 2026 The organisers said that continued participation from students and local communities can help make cleanliness and environmental awareness part of everyday public life.
- ABVP organised a cleanliness drive at Rajendra College, Chhapra.
- The programme was held on Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti.
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad’s statue was cleaned and garlanded.
- Rajendra Udyan and parts of the college campus were cleaned.
- Students, teachers, social workers and ABVP volunteers participated.
- Participants promoted cleanliness, environmental awareness and social responsibility.
- Youth were encouraged to make cleanliness a daily habit.
FAQ – Gandhi-Shastri Jayanti 2026 Chhapra ABVP News
1.What happened at Rajendra College in Chhapra on October 2, 2026?
ABVP organised a cleanliness and plantation-related awareness campaign at Rajendra College in Chhapra on October 2, 2026, marking Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti.
2.Whose statue was cleaned during the ABVP campaign?
The statue of Deshratna Dr. Rajendra Prasad at Rajendra College was cleaned, washed and garlanded during the programme.
3.What was the main objective of the cleanliness drive?
The campaign aimed to promote cleanliness, social responsibility, environmental awareness and youth participation in maintaining public spaces.
4.Who participated in the Rajendra College cleanliness campaign?
Teachers, social workers, students and ABVP volunteers participated in the programme.
5.Why is October 2 important in India?
October 2 marks the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.
6.What message did ABVP give to students?
ABVP encouraged young people to maintain cleanliness in colleges, public places and their surroundings and make cleanliness a regular daily habit.









