New Delhi, Sept. 14 -- Punjab's youth delivered a strong message against drugs and in favour of sports as nearly 20,000 youngsters and players participated in Youth Run Punjab-2026 in Bathinda on Sunday. The event boosted Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' campaign and showcased a Charda Punjab, Khed'da Punjab and Bhajda Punjab.

Children, youngsters, women and senior citizens participated enthusiastically. Winners received cash prizes of up to Rs.11,000, while all participants received T-shirts and participation medals.

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal praised the response on X, saying this was the new Punjab, where lost hope had returned and the spark among youth was visible. He said that with support from the Pu...