The Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, on his radio show titled Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, addressed the issue of ban on single-use plastic bags or products and called for a mass protest against the use of disposable plastic items from October 2, 2019, which marks the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Soon after the mass movement was announced, several Bollywood celebrities lauded the Prime Minister for his new initiative that will help the environment restore its goodness. Amongst many, the first one to extend a supportive hand was actor Aamir Khan, who has of late become the face of environmental movements in India.
Aamir, on his Twitter account, wrote, "The initiative by the Honourable PM to curb 'single-use plastic' is an effort all of us should strongly support. It's up to each of us to make sure we stop using 'single-use plastic'." In response to his note, Mr. Modi thanked and said, "Thank you @aamir_khan for the valuable support to the movement and to eliminate usage of single use plastic. Your encouraging words will inspire others to strengthen the movement as well."
The initiative by the Hon'ble PM @narendramodi to curb 'single use plastic' is an effort all of us should strongly support. It's up to each of us to make sure we stop using 'single use plastic'.
— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) August 26, 2019
Thank you @aamir_khan for the valuable support to the movement to eliminate usage of single use plastic.
Your encouraging words will inspire others to strengthen the movement as well. https://t.co/AwKi1SzXde
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 28, 2019
Joining the bandwagon, filmmaker Karan Johar also seconded the Prime Minister's movement. He, on his Twitter account, wrote, "The initiative by our honourable Prime minister @narendramodi to eliminate the usage of "single use plastic" is formidable and as citizens of not just our incredible nation but also of the world we have to support this extremely important cause ....our environment defines us."
The initiative by our honourable Prime minister @narendramodi to eliminate the usage of “single use plastic “is formidable and as citizens of not just our incredible nation but also of the world we have to support this extremely important cause ....our environment defines us.....
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) August 28, 2019
Ayushmann Khurrana supported this cause and said, "Climate change is real and all of us should ensure we do our bit to protect the environment. Thank you Prime Minister @narendramodi ji on urging people to eliminate ‘single-use plastic."
Climate change is real and all of us should ensure we do our bit to protect the environment. Thank you Prime Minister @narendramodi ji on urging people to eliminate ‘single-use plastic’.
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) August 28, 2019
Bhumi Pednekar also voiced her opinion and said, "What we only use for a while lasts forever! It’s a great initiative started by our PM @narendramodi We need to stop the use of single-use plastic."
What we only use for a while lasts forever! It’s a great initiative started by our PM @narendramodi. We need to stop the use of single-use plastic. https://t.co/grCMx2qbAS
— bhumi pednekar (@bhumipednekar) August 28, 2019
During Mann Ki Baat, Mr. Modi told, "This year, when we celebrate Bapu's 150th birth anniversary, we shall not only dedicate to him an India that is Open Defecation Free, but shall also lay the foundation of a new revolution against plastic by people themselves throughout the country."
Are you ready to make India free from single use plastic and pay tributes to Bapu on his 150th birth anniversary? #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/4APune12mS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 25, 2019
(Source: Twitter)
