Bittu Tabahi shares ‘heartbreaking’ update as Ajnar River in Madhya Pradesh turns polluted again despite 8 months of cleanup; "Eight months of hard work wasted"

Surendra Singh Choudhary, widely known as 'Bittu Tabahi', has earned global recognition for his efforts to clean rivers. However, a recent update shared by him on social media has drawn attention to the recurring problem of river pollution and the lack of civic responsibility.

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In an Instagram video, Choudhary showed the deteriorating condition of the Ajnar River in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district. Despite his earlier efforts to clean the riverbanks, plastic bags and other waste have once again accumulated along the waterway.


Expressing his disappointment in the caption accompanying the video, Choudhary wrote, “I never imagined that eight months of my hard work would go to waste like this,”

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Bittu Tabahi Returns to Clean the Ajnar River

Choudhary had previously spent eight months removing tonnes of garbage from the Ajnar River. He carried out the extensive cleanup largely on his own, without sophisticated equipment.

Despite his sustained efforts, the river has become polluted again, forcing him to restart the cleanup. Rather than give up, he returned to the water and began removing the accumulated waste, collecting the rubbish bag by bag.

The video captures Choudhary getting back into the river to clear the garbage, highlighting the challenges of maintaining public spaces when waste continues to be discarded irresponsibly.

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Bittu Tabahi Seeks Suggestions to Improve Cleanup Efforts

Along with documenting the river's condition, Choudhary asked social media users to share suggestions on how the garbage could be removed more efficiently.

While several users praised his determination to continue cleaning the river, others questioned why it had become polluted again despite his earlier efforts.

One user expressed support for his work, writing: “So sad… But you’re a hero, man. More power to you!”

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