Countrymen don’t litter abroad, but in India they spit: New SDMC mayor

In his first media interaction after being elected as the new mayor of South Delhi Municipal Corporation, BJP councilor Narender Chawla on Thursday slammed those who spit on and litter public places.

"People do not litter on the metro or when they are in foreign countries. But once they are here (in India), they think of themselves as some big personalities like Amitabh Bachchan. They start spitting on the road and litter the streets," Chawla said talking to reporters.

The Janakpuri West councilor listed his priorities and said setting up a vigilance helpline to stem corruption, and issues related to parking and sanitation will be among his top priorities.

Another BJP councillor Satyapal Malik was also elected unopposed as the deputy mayor. Chawla also announced that the SDMC will soon launch a helpline for people to register complaints regarding corruption in their area.