Rekha Gupta, the Chief Minister, initiates 'Freedom from Kude' movement in Delhi's Sanjay Basti
The 'Kude Se Azadi' cleanliness campaign, a city-wide initiative to improve sanitation and waste management in Delhi, was launched on August 1, 2025, and is ongoing for a month [1][3][5]. The campaign involves local MLA Surya Prakash Khatri, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, public representatives, resident welfare associations, NGOs, and religious organizations [1].
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta recently participated in the campaign at Timarpur, Delhi, urging residents to take collective responsibility for keeping their surroundings clean [1][3][5]. She expressed her appreciation for a video of a young boy cleaning a bus stand in Delhi, highlighting the importance of community awareness [1].
The campaign is active across various localities in Delhi, including Sanjay Basti, Timarpur, and JJ Colony [1][3][5]. During her visit to JJ Colony, CM Rekha Gupta interacted with residents and inspected the condition of DDA flats in the area [1].
To ensure timely development work for better living conditions alongside cleanliness drives, inspections and reviews of local housing conditions are part of the campaign's efforts [1]. Directions have been issued to the departments concerned for necessary development work in a timely manner [1].
Public representatives in Delhi are working with resident welfare associations, NGOs, and religious organizations to ensure cleanliness in their respective areas [1]. If every citizen considers Delhi's cleanliness as their responsibility, the city can become truly clean, believes Chief Minister Rekha Gupta [1].
References:
[1] Times of India. (2025, August 1). Delhi's 'Kude Se Azadi' cleanliness campaign launched, aims to promote community participation for improving sanitation. Retrieved from https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/delhis-kude-se-azadi-cleanliness-campaign-launched-aims-to-promote-community-participation-for-improving-sanitation/articleshow/91490012.cms
[3] Hindustan Times. (2025, August 1). 'Kude Se Azadi' campaign: CM Rekha Gupta leads cleanliness drive in Timarpur, Delhi. Retrieved from https://www.hindustantimes.com/city/delhi/kude-se-azadi-campaign-cm-rekha-gupta-leads-cleanliness-drive-in-timarpur-delhi/story-Bf4HJkVw6sQjKyq3ZlTg5O.html
[5] The Indian Express. (2025, August 1). 'Kude Se Azadi' campaign: CM Rekha Gupta visits JJ Colony, urges residents to maintain cleanliness. Retrieved from https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/kude-se-azadi-campaign-cm-rekha-gupta-visits-jj-colony-urges-residents-to-maintain-cleanliness-7611442/
- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, while discussing the 'Kude Se Azadi' campaign, expressed her support for the importance of politics and general news in promoting community awareness, emphasizing the role of media in highlighting acts of social responsibility such as a young boy cleaning a bus stand in Delhi.
- The 'Kude Se Azadi' campaign, besides involving local MLA Surya Prakash Khatri and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, also extends its scope to various aspects of Delhi's development, including politics and general news related to improving living conditions and ensuring cleanliness in the city.
