Ayodhya, May 31 -- A large-scale cleanliness drive was launched at the Lata Mangeshkar Chowk in Ayodhya on Sunday, which included the joint participation of Mayor Girish Pati Tripathi and other citizens.

Tripathi said citizens had gathered at 400 sites in Ayodhya, while adding that he has received 50,000 online pledges from people who were willing to contribute to the cleanliness drive.

"Today we have taken to the streets for cleanliness. I've received over fifty thousand online pledges from people willing to contribute. Citizens have gathered at more than 400 sites, all working together to clean Ayodhya," Tripathi told ANI.

Meanwhile, Ayodhya Municipal Commissioner Jayendra Kumar said, "Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 is underway. To engage...