Read why Bollywood actress Kajol admires Narendra Modi

New Delhi, Nov 7: Kajol, the dusky beauty of Bollywood and the hand washing brand ambassador, has applauded

's hand wash campaign, which has become the talk of the town.

She said that the Prime Minister's backing has raised the importance of this issue, which should be inculcated in everyday life.

She said,"Modi himself talked about how hand washing is important and I was like, 'Yay hand-washing is important and the Prime Minister also says so'. After that, the programme has grabbed a lot of attention. It has kind of become fashionable and a trend."

On her visit to New Delhi to promote the 'Help a Child Reach Five' movement at the World Economic Forum regional summit, Kajol said,"Hand wash is the need of the hour instead of just a habit. Hand wash is the first basic and cost effective step that we can adopt to prevent any disease. It was taught to us when we were kids, but we have forgotten about it."

She further said,"Hand wash is the need of the hour instead of just a habit. Hand wash is the first basic and cost effective step that we can adopt to prevent any disease. It was taught to us when we were kids, but we have forgotten about it."

Speaking of the cleanliness drive and how star presence can help in mobilising the same, she said,"These days there is information overload on TV and media, which confuses people. Hence, stars carry extra weight that is required to bring a cause into notice."

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