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Amar Chitra Katha features story of The Ugly Indian in new comic Swachch Bharat- Ek Swachchata Kranti
The Ugly Indian's story is narrated in a chapter titled Kaam Chalu, Mooh Bandh: Satya Ghatna Par Aadhaarit (Stop Talking, Start Doing: Based On True story)
Its members call the removal of garbage and beautifying the place 'spot fixing'."Anonymity is everything. Let the actions do the talking - all work done is published on Facebook." the group told Press Trust of India.A brief introduction about the group in the reply read: "TUI is not an NGO or formal organization. There is no office or leadership or founders or local chapters. The Ugly Indian is just an idea that we are all ugly Indians, and only we can save us from ourselves. The Ugly Indian is an attitude." It said a positive can-do attitude is demonstrated every day by thousands of anonymous citizens across India who do "spot-fixing".The cover page of the comic reads Swachch Bharat- Ek Swachchata Kranti, showing young boys and girls with brooms. Narrating the story of The Ugly Indian, they gave the title Kaam Chalu, Mooh Bandh: Satya Ghatna Par Aadhaarit (Stop Talking, Start Doing: Based On True story).The story begins with the young boys and girls changing the heart of 'Shetty Uncle', who had the habit of throwing garbage in public places without bothering about the consequences. The youth remove all the garbage thrown by Shetty, compelling him to introspect.Posting portions of the cartoon strip on their Facebook page, The Ugly Indian wrote, "DID YOU KNOW? The Ugly Indian is featured in Amar Chitra Katha! May Kaam Chalu Mooh Bandh become part of our folklore someday soon. #theuglyindian#amarchitrakatha".As it spread from one locality of Bengaluru to another, it also gained in popularity. Their Facebook page is liked by 4.46 lakh people from across the country and their pictures 'Before and After' are a source of inspiration for many across India.
First Published:Jul 26, 2018, 16:00:35 IST
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