Environmental activist and content creator Bittu Tabahi has returned to the Ajnar River in Madhya Pradesh, India, to carry out another cleanup drive after discovering that garbage had once again accumulated along its banks. The river had previously been the focus of his eight-month-long cleanup effort, but the renewed pollution has left him disappointed.
In a video shared on Instagram, Bittu documented his return to the river and showed himself removing waste from the polluted area. He began by collecting garbage scattered along the riverbank before entering the water to retrieve more waste. Despite not knowing how to swim, he continued his cleanup efforts to remove the rubbish from the river.
Expressing his frustration over the situation, Bittu wrote in the caption, "I never imagined that eight months of my hard work would go to waste like this." He also appealed to social media users for suggestions on how to remove waste more effectively and prevent the river from becoming polluted again. He said he would continue documenting his cleanup activities and sharing updates online.
The video has received responses from social media users, many of whom expressed disappointment that the river had returned to its polluted state despite his earlier efforts. The incident has also highlighted the challenges faced by environmental activists who work to clean public spaces but continue to encounter irresponsible waste disposal.
Bittu, whose real name is Surendra Singh Choudhry, has conducted several cleanup campaigns in different locations across India. In September, he and his team collected 585 kilograms of waste from a section of the Yamuna River in Delhi. The team later removed another 2,435 kilograms of waste from Khedki Daula in Gurugram.
These cleanup drives were part of a broader campaign covering three cities, including Delhi, Gurugram and Noida. Through his continued efforts, Bittu has been documenting environmental pollution and encouraging people to take greater responsibility for keeping rivers and public spaces clean. His latest return to the Ajnar River highlights the importance of sustained public participation and responsible waste management in preventing environmental pollution from recurring.
