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PM lauds Indian footballers taking part in cleanliness drive

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Sep 29 2017 | 8:57 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today praised national senior football team members for their participation in the government's cleanliness campaign 'Swachhata Hi Seva'.
The Indian footballers and the support staff took part in the campaign in Mumbai. They are in Mumbai to prepare for the 2019 Asian Cup qualifying round match against Macau on October 11.
The Twitter handle of the team and the All India Football Federation uploaded the pictures of some players taking part in the cleanliness drive. National coach Stephen Constantine also participated in the event.
"Well, our Senior Team have shared a hand in the #SwachhataHiSeva movement. Good work lads #BackTheBlue," the message along with the picture said.
To this, PM Modi replied on his official personal handle, saying: "Wonderful effort by our sportspersons to spread the message of #SwachhataHiSeva."
The fortnight from September 15 till Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 is being celebrated as 'Swachhta Hi Seva'.

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First Published: Sep 29 2017 | 8:57 PM IST

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