Chief Minister Raman Singh unveiled a 36,000 square feet poster carrying slogans promoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan’ in presence of BJP State president Dharamlal Kaushik and Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) National president Anurag Singh Thakur at Balbir Singh Juneja Indoor Stadium here on Monday.
The poster prepared jointly by BJYM and Rungta Group of Institutions (RGI) is attempting to earn a place in the Guinness Book of World Record as the world’s largest poster. A team of Guinness Book was present on the occasion for the purpose, said BJYM leaders.
Hundreds of youths including students of RGI, BJYM workers and others took pledge on the occasion to dedicate 100 hours in a year to maintain cleanliness and sanitation.Singh said that by preparing the poster, the students of RGI have not only brought laurels to the city but also made Raipur popular worldwide.The poster will not only create awareness among people but also highlight the mission all over the world. The enthusiasm shown by youth to participate in the programme reflects their dedication to the clean India mission, said Anurag Singh Thakur.
The giant poster also bears photograph of Prime Ministers of India including Narendra Modi who had launched the ‘Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan.’About 120 people including students of RGI have worked meticulously to prepare the 180X200 poster in 30 days. The present world record is held by a 34,000 square feet poster, said BJYM leaders.
Agriculture Minister Brijmohan Agrawal, BJP State General Secretary (organisation) Rampratap Singh, BJYM National Vice-president Mahesh Gagda, BJYM State president Anurag Singh Dev and Chairman of Rungta Group of Institutions Santosh Rungta besides a number of academicians, students and general public were present to witness the occasion.