Anand Mahindra, the industrialist, and chairman of the Mahindra Group is known for his active presence on social media, especially Twitter, where he often shares interesting and inspiring posts. Recently, he shared a video of a fruit seller from Karnataka who was picking up trash that was being discarded by her customers on the road.
Twitter user shares clip of lady fruit seller who picks up trash discarded by her customers
The video was originally posted on Twitter by a user named Adarsh Hegde, who informed his followers that the lady sells fruits wrapped in banana leaves near the Ankola bus station in Karnataka.
According to Hegde’s tweet, after eating the fruits, most customers throw banana leaves on the road. However, the fruit seller takes it upon herself to pick up the trash and dispose of it properly in a dustbin.
Adarsh tweet read,
This lady is fruit seller & she sells fruits wrapped in leaves at Ankola Bus stand,Karnataka. Some people after finish eating they throw the leaves from bus window. But this lady goes there picks up the leaves and puts it in dustbin. Its not her work but she’s doing it.
This lady is fruit seller & she sells fruits wrapped in leaves at Ankola Bus stand,Karnataka. Some people after finish eating they throw the leaves from bus window. But this lady goes there picks up the leaves and puts it in dustbin. Its not her work but she's doing it. 🙂🙏👍 pic.twitter.com/TaqQUGZuxP
— Adarsh Hegde (@adarshahgd) April 10, 2023
Anand Mahindra was amazed by a clip of a fruit seller picking up trash
This act of selflessness and dedication towards maintaining cleanliness caught the attention of Anand Mahindra, who shared the video on his Twitter page and called her a “real, quiet hero.”
Sir Anand Mahindra, who is known for his philanthropy and social initiatives, praised the fruit seller’s efforts and expressed his desire to appreciate her for her hard work. He wrote,
“These are the real, quiet heroes making Bharat Swachh. I really would like her to know that her efforts have not gone unnoticed & are appreciated. How do you suggest we can do that? @adarshahgd can you find someone who lives in that area & can contact her?”
These are the real, quiet heroes making Bharat Swachh. I really would like her to know that her efforts have not gone unnoticed & are appreciated. How do you suggest we can do that? @adarshahgd can you find someone who lives in that area & can contact her? https://t.co/2SzlTE9LZy
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) April 11, 2023
The video has since gone viral, with over 1.3 million views and several likes and comments from people who were inspired by the fruit seller’s actions. Mahindra’s tweet has also received a lot of attention, with many suggesting ways to appreciate the woman, such as providing her with better working conditions, or even rewarding her for her efforts.
Role model for others.👏
— Dr P Kamath (@cardio73) April 10, 2023
The fruit seller’s actions are a testament to the power of individual action and how even small acts of kindness can make a significant impact on society. It is a reminder that everyone can contribute towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable world, regardless of their background or social status.
In a country where everyone talks of “rights” few are conscious of their “duties”.🙏🏻
— Boogeyman (@NielDoc) April 10, 2023
Mahindra’s tweet highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating such efforts, as it motivates people to continue their good work and inspires others to follow in their footsteps. It is heartening to see how a small act of kindness can spark a movement and create a ripple effect of positive change.
Her grace, her posture, her gait, her body language, her thoughts, her action, her demeanour, her outfit,
= pure poetry, absolutely effortless
— Dr Ji लंडनवाले (@RYK_9) April 11, 2023
should be recognised
— Pavanraj Thala Naidu (@PavanThala7) April 10, 2023