Veteran actor Anupam Kher has expressed his delight over the advancements made in the Swachch Bharat initiative, commending Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian Railways for their commitment to cleanliness.
Anupam recently shared a video on Instagram from the Varanasi railway station, recalling his journey to Khajuraho. He expressed his pleasant surprise at the station’s cleanliness and upkeep during the early morning hours.
In the clip, he remarked: “I am at Varanasi Railway Station. And I just wanted to show you how neat and clean this is. I am on my way to… First I want to show you this. It’s 5.02 in the morning. I am on my way to Khajuraho International Film Festival. See how beautifully clean and neat it is.”
He described the scene as amazing and conveyed a sense of pride. “But just see, they just cleaned this place. Wow! My train is also coming. Vande Bharat. I missed the flight yesterday. That’s why. Khajuraho International Film Festival. Har Har Mahadev. Jai Kashi Vishwanath,” he added.
In his caption, he stated: “SWACHCH BHARAT is almost becoming a reality! In a country as vast as #Bharat we know it will take time. But it will happen! On my trip to #Khajuraho by train I was so happy to see #Varanasi Railway at 5am so neat and clean.”
While acknowledging that critics might highlight areas that still require improvement, Anupam chose to focus on the positive. “Cynics may jump in and show some unclean places and feel happy to prove me wrong,” he noted.
He emphasized that his optimistic perspective has significantly influenced both his life and career. “But I am an optimist and always see glass half full. I have applied this philosophy to my life and career. And it has worked beautifully!”
Anupam congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Railway Ministry, and its employees for their efforts in making cleanliness a tangible reality. “Congratulations to PM #NarendraModi ji and Railway Ministry and each and every employee for making this effort into a possible reality! Jai Ho! #NayaBharat @narendramodi @railminindia @ashwini.vaishnaw.”