Ajmer Visitors Take Cleaning Initiative Amid Strike, Set Inspiring Example of Humanity

Ajmer, February 23, 2026: In an extraordinary display of service and civic responsibility, a group of 40 visitors from Ludhiana stepped in to clean Ajmer’s Dargah Bazaar after municipal sanitation workers went on strike for seven days, leaving the streets piled with garbage.

The visitors, comprising businessmen, government employees, and even differently-abled volunteers, were in Ajmer to pay their respects at the shrine of Khwaja Garib Nawaz. Witnessing the deteriorating conditions along the main route from Delhi Gate to the shrine, they decided to act immediately rather than wait for municipal authorities.

Volunteers Turn Observers into Doers

Dr. Amarjeet Singh, an Ayurvedic doctor from Ludhiana, recounted, “We came to offer our prayers at Baba’s shrine, but seeing the filth along the path deeply pained us. We couldn’t step forward without doing something, so we decided to clean the way before proceeding with our ziyarat.”

With no professional cleaning tools available, the group used whatever they could find—old brooms, cardboard, and sacks—to collect and organize the trash. Within hours, they cleared the path, making it accessible and clean for pilgrims. A differently-abled volunteer’s determination particularly inspired onlookers as he worked tirelessly alongside others.

A Lesson for Residents

The initiative highlighted a vital lesson for Ajmer residents: a city belongs not just to municipal authorities but to everyone who lives in or visits it. Observing the visitors’ selfless service, local residents paused and reflected on their own responsibilities toward public spaces.

The episode has sparked conversations about civic duty, with many questioning why residents and authorities have been unable to maintain cleanliness for a week, while visitors from outside the city managed to restore order with limited resources.

Civic Responsibility in Focus

This incident raises pressing questions about the efficacy of the municipal administration and the shared responsibility of citizens. While the strike exposed vulnerabilities in urban management, the visitors’ spontaneous action stands as a shining example of humanity, devotion, and proactive community service.

Ajmer’s Dargah Bazaar now shines as a testament to the impact of collective action, even in the face of administrative inaction.