Kejriwal seeks Sri Sri’s help in cleaning Yamuna

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday sought Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s assistance in cleaning the Yamuna. “We are sitting along the banks of the Yamuna. We have taken several initiatives for cleaning it. If Guruji takes a little initiative...Several governments need to come together to keep the Yamuna clean. The Delhi government and the Centre and many of its ministries need to come together,” he said.

“Today, on the left side of Guruji is the Union government and to his right is the Delhi government. If he takes the initiative and pledges to clean the Yamuna under his leadership, then I think this can be achieved,” Kejriwal said at the World Culture Festival here.

“I consider myself fortunate that I could witness this historic moment. I am thankful to Guruji. Jai Gurudev,” Kejriwal added.

The World Culture Festival, organised by the Art of Living (AOL) on the floodplains of Yamuna, is facing criticism from several quarters over ecological damage. The Centre and the Delhi government, too, have been criticised for giving a go-ahead to the function.

Kejriwal said he is very “selfish” and is seeking help in two areas, including cleaning the Yamuna. He also sought assistance of its AOL volunteers in Delhi government’s functions.