Prime Minister Narendra Modi praises Hrithik Roshan for taking part in 'Swachh Bharat' campaign

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today appreciated Hrithik Roshan for participating in 'Swachh Bharat' campaign, saying the actor's "significant effort" will inspire people to join the ambitious campaign.

"Am sure you all will get inspired by @iHrithik's efforts! He has made a significant effort towards creating a Swachh Bharat. #MyCleanIndia," Prime Minister Modi tweeted.

Modi also re-tweeted photographs showing the actor leading a group of people in clearing garbage at a street in Juhu in Mumbai.

"I started cleaning my own surroundings and learnt so much. Started with my lanes In Juhu.

"Went around talking learning and informing residents, watchmen and workers about better ways to keep our society clean," Hrithik wrote.

"2day, I pledge 2 keep my home, my roads, my city my country clean. I also take responsibility 2 teach n empower others 2 follow. #swachhbharat," reads another message on his twitter.