Watch: This Serbian man cleaning Indian streets sparks conversation online

New Delhi: A Serbian man's exemplary act of cleaning the streets of India sparked a conversation about hygeine on social media. Netizens praised the man and encouraged each other to contribute to keeping the country clean. Videos of the man's initiative is being shared on the Instagram page 4cleanindia. 

Inthe clips posted on the account, the Serbian man is cleaning parks, tourist spots, and other random streets. HE is also seen encouraging other people to take part in the initiative. The man also launched the series Ek Din Ek Gully (One Day, One Street) on the account. As a part of his cleaning campaign, the man picks a spot and cleans the area for seven days. he then shares the before and after results with his followers. During his cleaning adventures, the Serbian man initiates conversations with passerbys. He then talks to them about the importance of keeping the country clean. 

One video shared on the account, showed him walking with a garbage bag. By the end of the walk, the garbage bag was full. In the caption, he stated, "How much of a difference can one walk make? Next time you go out for a walk, take a garbage bag with you and see it for yourself." In another clip, he spoke of the beauty of India, and how much potential it had if the surroundings were consciously kept clean. 

"Start by educating those around you about the importance of keeping our environment clean. India has enormous potential, but it can only be realized if its people begin to love and respect it as they should," said the man in the caption. 

The videos have amassed the attention of many online. While many appreciated him, they also acknowledged that it was we Indians who should be more active in keeping the country clean. One commented, "It’s embarrassing that someone from another country had to step in to do this.”