India, July 27 -- Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday flagged off an anti-drug youth marathon here, and called it not just a campaign against drugs, but a collective resolve to build a healthy, safe and empowered Haryana. The energy, awareness and participation of the youth are the greatest strength in this war against drugs, Saini said in his address. "When the youth move forward carrying the message of staying away from addiction and embrace a healthy lifestyle, a new consciousness of positive change permeates society. Let us all come together to transform the resolve for a drug-free Haryana into a people's movement and build a healthy, safe and bright future for the coming generations," he said.
"If the younger generation remains healthy, disciplined and free from drugs, the dream of building a Viksit Bharat will undoubtedly be realised," he added. Flagging off the 'Nasha Se Jung - Yamunanagar Ke Sang' anti-drug run, the Chief Minister administered a pledge to the participants to stay away from drugs and urged them to become ambassadors of a drug-free society. He also said that the fight against drugs is not just the government's battle, but a fight for the entire society. The BJP government has transformed public awareness campaigns like 'Haryana Uday' into massive public movements against drug abuse, he claimed.
"Let us all pledge together to build a healthy and drug-free Haryana, and a developed India," he said. A large number of youth, including students and citizens participated in the marathon. Stating that every young person stands at the crossroads of two paths - one leading towards life and the other towards addiction, he said, "One path builds the future, while the other destroys it. I am confident that the youth of Haryana, particularly those of Yamunanagar, will choose the path of development, fitness and a bright future." Highlighting the importance of fitness, Saini said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the Fit India Movement to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Millennium Post.