Bathinda, Sept. 13 -- Youth Run Punjab 2026 drew more than 20,000 youths and athletes in Bathinda on Sunday as the state government stepped up its campaign against drugs and encouraged youngsters to embrace sports and fitness.

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal praised the initiative, saying the participation reflected a changing Punjab and renewed confidence among its youth.

"This is the new Punjab. That lost hope is back. You can see the spark in our youth. With the support of the Punjab govt, the youth are taking the lead to clear the drug menace from Punjab. This is heartwarming," he wrote on X while sharing a video of the run.

The Punjab government organised the 'Youth Run Punjab-2026' as part of efforts to strengthen the anti-...