Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday urged the state’s youth to help make Haryana drug-free by reporting drug peddlers in their neighbourhoods, saying their participation would be crucial to the campaign.
“The resolve and enthusiasm of our youngsters will give a new direction to this campaign,” Saini said while addressing a half marathon in Rewari organised under the theme “Nasha Mukt Haryana-Khel Yukt Haryana” (Drug-free Haryana, sports-led Haryana).
“We have never seen this as a political matter. “If you see someone selling or pushing drugs in your area, do not keep quiet. Saini later joined the runners.
He said the drug problem was not new and had been tackled by the government over the last 12 years with a long-term vision. The chief minister urged youngsters to report peddlers and counsel at least 10 others on the ill-effects of drugs. The half marathon was flagged off by Saini at 6am and drew over 50,000 participants, deputy commissioner Abhishek Meena said. Saini highlighted helplines 9050891508 for drug-related complaints and 1933, along with the MANAS portal, for reporting narcotics offences.
Saini said the state government had rolled out a comprehensive strategy covering enforcement, public awareness, treatment and rehabilitation. It is about the future of our youth and families,” he said. Your one piece of information can save a young life and prevent a family from losing hope,” he said, adding that such efforts could grow into a mass movement. The event carried the tagline “Nashe se Jung, Rewari ke Sang” (Fight against drugs, Rewari stands united), with cultural performances along the route. He also said Rewari, known for its valour and hard-working people, must have no room for drugs.
