Industrialist Anand Mahindra, who is quite active on Twitter, regularly posts on trending topics and compelling stories, for his 10.8 million followers. On Tuesday, he responded to a viral video of people dumping waste into the sea near Gateway of India in Mumbai. The business mogul in the viral clip expressed his anger and displeasure over people’s actions and blamed it on the careless citizen attitude. In particular, the video shows two men emptying gunny bags of waste, mainly flowers, into the Arabian Sea, near the iconic structure in south Mumbai.
”It hurts just to see this. No improvement in physical infrastructure can improve the quality of life of the city if the attitudes of the citizens are not transformed,” he wrote on November 21 on X. He also tagged the Greater Mumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner and the police from Mumbai.
See the tweet here:
It hurts just to see this. No improvement in physical infrastructure can improve the city’s quality of life without transforming its civic spirit. @IqbalSinghChah2@Mumbai Policehttps://t.co/Efh0ssHQ3f
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) November 21, 2023
Based on the video clip that sparked outrage online, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Mumbai Police launched a search for the man. He was traced and identified after following the taxi he used to reach the Gateway of India, according to a release issued by the civic body. After tracking him down, Solid Waste Management Department officials imposed a fine of ₹10,000.
The video provoked strong reactions from internet users and public representatives who demanded action against the men.
Replying to Mr Mahindra’s tweet, someone wrote: ‘Absolutely, the soul of a city lies not only in its structures but also in the mindset of its people. A collective change in people’s attitudes, responsibility and pride can truly improve a city’s quality of life. Let’s hope for a positive change!”
Another commented: ”Easy access to proper waste disposal should be provided in all cities and people should be educated through TV, social media and billboards about waste disposal. The government should spend sufficient resources to solve this the same way they did with the implementation of UPI/digital payments.”
A third said: ‘We punish traffic offenses and potentially save one life per offence. But we let such violations go public Scott off the hook. They endanger the entire community/city and ultimately the earth per crime. And there are countless ways this can be done. It is high time that strict and heavy fines are imposed on environmental offenders.”
A fourth added: “I completely agree with you. It is essential for individuals and the community to prioritize and foster positive civic spirit for a better quality of life in the city.”
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