Mysuru: H.V. Rajeev Sneha Balaga had organised a function at a private hotel here recently for releasing a publication of the Balaga titled ‘Ajatha Shatru’ written on BJP leader H.V. Rajeev, the crusader of the cleanliness campaign.

Releasing the book former Minister and BJP leader V. Sreenivasa Prasad commended H.V. Rajeev in leading the cleanliness campaign as part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan for the last 200 weeks. He observed that the concept of cleaning an area which hitherto was confined to one section of people in society was broadened by inclusion of industrialists, film stars and Heads of Mutts to create an awareness among people on cleanliness, sanitation and hygiene. He pointed out that the Balaga was not doing the cleanliness campaign just for publicity but had become role model to be emulated by youth. He advised the youth to be dynamic as a flowing river and never static, as stagnant water eventually stinks and the mind would become corrupt.

Speaking on the occasion writer N. Venkoba Rao opined that to do social service, a person should have courage, confidence and a clean mind.

Expressing his view H.V. Rajeev averred that bringing out a book from the Balaga was an effort of its members just to document the mission accomplishments and definitely not for publicity.