On Monday, 15,000 sanitation workers in Prayagraj worked together to clean the city at the same time. They wanted to set a Guinness World Record for the biggest group effort in cleaning.

The event was attended by Prayagraj Mayor Ganesh Kesarwani, Mahakumbh's Special Executive Officer Akanksha Rana, and a supervisory team from the Guinness Book of World Records. According to an official statement, the attempt was closely monitored to ensure accuracy.

Chief supervisor and judge Rishi Nath from the Guinness Book of World Records flew in from London with his team to oversee the process. To keep count, each sanitation worker wore a wristband with a unique code that was scanned. The final validation report confirming the world record will be released after three days.

A historic effort for cleanliness

This is not the first time Prayagraj’s sanitation workers have attempted such a feat. In 2019, during the Kumbh Mela, 10,000 workers participated in a similar cleanliness drive and set a Guinness World Record. This time, the number of participants increased significantly.

Mayor Kesarwani praised the effort, saying, "The attempt at a world record has sent a powerful message of cleanliness from the holy land of Prayagraj to the world."

Honoring the unsung heroes

Uttar Pradesh’s Urban Development and Energy Minister AK Sharma also praised the workers, calling them the true heroes behind the success of the Maha Kumbh.

"They worked day and night to keep the Kumbh Mela area clean," he said.

The Maha Kumbh, known as the world's largest religious, spiritual, and cultural gathering, attracts millions of visitors. Keeping such a massive event clean is a huge challenge, and these sanitation workers have proven their dedication and hard work once again.

If confirmed, this Guinness World Record will be a tribute to their tireless efforts and the importance of cleanliness in such a grand festival.

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