India, May 2 -- Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched an intensive 20-day citywide cleanliness drive, declaring that Delhi will witness a "visible transformation" beginning Friday, with officers held personally accountable for cleaning every street, park, footpath, and public space.

Unveiling the campaign, Gupta said officers across civic and administrative agencies - from district magistrates to deputy commissioners and police officials - have been assigned specific zones. They will be responsible for daily on-site inspections, and any lapses in cleanliness, safety, or encroachment will attract direct accountability.

"Beginning tomorrow, a citywide, comprehensive sanitation campaign will be rolled out systematically and inten...