Sea of Humanity Welcomes T20 Champions, Leaves Marine Drive in Trash

An immense crowd gathered at Mumbai's Marine Drive to celebrate the Indian cricket team's T20 World Cup victory, leaving behind substantial trash. The cleanup operation by the civic body involved 100 staffers and lasted until the next morning, ensuring the promenade was spotless for daily visitors.

An immense crowd gathered at the iconic Marine Drive in Mumbai to celebrate the Indian cricket team's triumphant return after winning the T20 World Cup. The overwhelming number of fans left behind copious amounts of trash, including water bottles and footwear, which was later collected by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in seven vehicles.

The BMC reported that the cleanliness drive continued throughout the night from Thursday to Friday following the victory parade. Thousands of cricket fans thronged Marine Drive to witness the parade, which began from the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Nariman Point and moved towards Wankhede Stadium. Although typically a five-minute journey, the parade took over one-and-a-half hours due to the massive gathering.

The discarded items, which included various wrappers, water bottles, shoes, and slippers, were collected by the civic body. The operation, involving 100 staffers and NGO workers, ensured a clean Marine Drive promenade by the next morning. Notably, all collected trash will be sent to recycling plants. Elaborate security measures were taken during the parade to prevent any untoward incidents, with 11 individuals sent to hospitals for minor injuries or dizziness.

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