Mission Swaraj is an initiative launched by popular YouTuber Dhruv Rathee ahead of the 2024 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election. Through this campaign, Rathee has presented seven significant challenges to the political leaders of Maharashtra to address pressing socio-economic and environmental issues. These challenges were primarily communicated via social media platforms, including YouTube[1] and X.[2]
Formation | 14 November 2024 |
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Founder | Dhruv Rathee |
Purpose | Addressing socio-economic and environmental challenges |
Headquarters | Online (via social media platforms) |
Region served | Maharashtra, India |
The Seven Challenges
editDhruv Rathee's challenges aim to address key issues in Maharashtra. They include:
- Training farmers, soil testing, establishing laboratories, seed banks, and local markets.
- Implementing rainwater harvesting initiatives.
- Providing free, quality education.
- Ensuring free, quality healthcare.
- Promoting cleanliness and ensuring access to clean air and water.
- Eradicating crime and ensuring safety and security.
- Promoting local industries and creating employment opportunities.[3]
Rathee further stated:
- "Whoever takes up this challenge and completes it, I will work for them. However, if this challenge is accepted and not completed, it is a battle with me and my 2.5 crore colleagues (followers, subscribers)."*[4]
Political Response
editSeveral prominent political leaders and parties in Maharashtra have expressed their support for Mission Swaraj. These include:
References
edit- ^ Dhruv Rathee (2024-11-14). My Open Challenge to Politicians! | Mission Swaraj | Maharashtra Elections | Dhruv Rathee time stamp 23:28 (turn on English captions). Retrieved 2024-11-17 – via YouTube.
- ^ "This is my open challenge to all 6 major political parties of Maharashtra".
- ^ Dhruv Rathee (2024-11-14). My Open Challenge to Politicians! | Mission Swaraj | Maharashtra Elections | Dhruv Rathee Time stamp- 23:31-23:55 (Turn on English captions to translate it). Retrieved 2024-11-17 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Aditya Thackeray: Dhruv Rathee's open challenge to Maharashtra leaders before the polls, Aditya Thackeray is ready; Said, 'This too...'". Loksatta (in Marathi). 2024-11-16. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ "Shiv Sena (UBT) accepting challenge".
- ^ "INC candidate expressing support".
- ^ "NCP (Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar) accepting challenge".
- ^ "Maharashtra Navnirman Sena accepting challenge".
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