Bittu Tabahi: Hard work of Rajgarh’s Bittu Tabahi caught CM Mohan Yadav’s attention; following a meeting, municipality has set to work on cleaning the river.
Bittu Tabahi, a resident of Biora in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district, is currently the talk of social media due to his unique cleanliness drive. Photos and videos documenting his efforts to clean the Ajnar River went viral rapidly.
Amidst this, some people questioned the authenticity of one of his photos, claiming it was AI-generated. In response, Bittu shared "before-and-after" photos of the river cleanup, revealing the reality of his hard work. He began receiving praise on social media and even met Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav on Friday.
Bittu provided concrete proof of his hard work by showing older photographs to those who had dismissed his images as AI-generated.
Some social media users claimed that the photos Bittu shared regarding the river cleanup were AI-generated. Bittu responded by sharing images showing the river's condition before the cleanup and the changes achieved afterward.
He explained how he had initiated the task of cleaning the filth-ridden river ghat. Subsequently, his videos and photos spread rapidly across social media. Before long, his work garnered national attention, and his videos were even shared internationally.
Bittu has been working for months to transform the Ajnar River; he persisted with the cleanup drive despite a lack of proper equipment.
Around 20-year-old Bittu took it upon himself to clean the Ajnar River. He started by cleaning a single ghat but gradually expanded his efforts to remove waste from other sections of the river. Notably, he was often seen entering the river to clean without gloves or footwear.
While people on social media praised his dedication, some also expressed concern about potential health issues, such as infections, resulting from working in the polluted water. Later, people provided him with shoes, gloves, a shovel, and other cleaning supplies.
CM Mohan Yadav invites Bittu for a meeting following social media buzz
Amidst the social media support for Bittu's hard work and his cleanliness drive, he received an invitation to meet the Chief Minister. On Friday, Bittu met with CM Dr. Mohan Yadav. During the meeting, held in the late evening, the CM praised his work and assured him of all possible support. The CM stated that Bittu's hard work would not go in vain. A video of the meeting was shared on social media, further intensifying the public discussion around him.
Biora Municipality launches Ajnar River cleanup drive the day after the meeting with the CM
Following the meeting between the Chief Minister and Bittu, the Biora Municipality launched a cleanup campaign for the Ajnar River on Saturday morning. The municipal team utilized JCB and Poclain machines to remove garbage and polythene waste that had accumulated in the river over a long period. Additionally, beautification work was carried out at the river ghat located near the temple. This action by the municipality is being viewed as a sign of support for Bittu's campaign.
Anand Mahindra has also praised Bittu's work; the river-saving initiative has gained significant recognition
Bittu Tabahi's cleanliness drive has been a topic of discussion for the past few months. In April 2026, industrialist Anand Mahindra praised his efforts by sharing his work on social media, which further boosted Bittu's profile.
Now, following the meeting with the Chief Minister and the municipality's cleanup drive, his initiative is once again making headlines. Bittu's story exemplifies how change can begin with the small effort of a single individual. His endeavor to clean and improve the Ajnar River is now also garnering administrative support at the local level.