Bengaluru: 83-year-old man cleans roads daily for 2 hours amid government inaction
1 week, 2 days ago

Bengaluru: 83-year-old man cleans roads daily for 2 hours amid government inaction

Live Mint  

An 83-year-old resident of HSR Layout, Surya Narayana, has captured the internet’s attention with his relentless commitment to cleanliness and community welfare. Frustrated by inconsistent waste management in his area, Narayana has taken it upon himself to maintain the streets, spending one to two hours daily sweeping and clearing debris. One commenter remarked, “This is great dedication to cleanliness," while another added, “It’s inspiring but also embarrassing for government bodies." According to a report in Bangalore Mirror, Narayana explained, “BBMP workers rarely show up to clean the street in front of my house.

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Unsung hero: 83-year-old keeps his street in Bengaluru spotless
1 week, 3 days ago

Unsung hero: 83-year-old keeps his street in Bengaluru spotless

The Hindu  

For over a decade, Madhusudan V., a resident of HSR Layout, had been curious about the spotless street he often strolled along. A few days ago, he finally discovered the secret — an 83-year-old man dedicates two hours every day to sweeping the street. “I simply cannot sit idle and watch my street remain unclean,” he explains. However, Suryanarayana, now …

83-year-old Bengaluru man takes over civic body's job, sweeps streets to keep his locality clean. Watch Video
1 week, 5 days ago

83-year-old Bengaluru man takes over civic body's job, sweeps streets to keep his locality clean. Watch Video

Hindustan Times  

In the heart of Bengaluru’s HSR Layout, 83-year-old Surya Narayan has become an unlikely hero, stepping in where the BBMP has faltered. For years, Narayan and his wife have called the locality home, but in recent times, with the erratic waste management services failing to keep the streets clean, Narayan took it upon himself to take over the BBMP's responsibility. …

Video: Elderly Bengaluru man sweeps streets to keep locality clean. Internet applauds
1 week, 5 days ago

Video: Elderly Bengaluru man sweeps streets to keep locality clean. Internet applauds

India Today  

In Bengaluru’s HSR Layout, 82-year-old Surya Narayan has emerged as an inspiring figure, stepping in to do what the civic authorities often fail to accomplish. A video of the elderly man sweeping the streets was shared on X by local resident Madhu Sudhan, sparking a wave of admiration and discussions online. For years, Narayan and his wife have called HSR …

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