Arvind Kejriwal Launches Anti-Drug Campaign in Punjab
Arvind Kejriwal has initiated the 'Nasha Mukti Yatra' in Punjab to combat drug abuse, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann supporting the cause. This campaign aims to reach every village, encouraging community involvement in eradicating substance misuse. Kejriwal emphasizes the need for public responsibility in the fight against drugs, while Mann calls for collective action to restore Punjab's reputation as a vibrant state. The government is also enhancing rehabilitation facilities and providing transportation for school children. Discover more about this significant initiative and its implications for Punjab's future.
| May 16, 2025, 14:53 IST
Initiating the 'Nasha Mukti Yatra'
Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has announced the launch of a 'Nasha Mukti Yatra' in Punjab amidst the ongoing battle against drug abuse in the state. This initiative aims to eradicate substance misuse, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann joining him in this effort. The campaign will reach every village and ward in Punjab to strengthen the community's resolve against drug abuse and trafficking. It will also focus on encouraging the public to assist those struggling with addiction by providing them access to treatment for their well-being.
Kejriwal's Commitment to a Drug-Free Punjab
During the launch, Kejriwal emphasized the ongoing war against drugs in Punjab, stating that significant progress has been made in making villages drug-free. He expressed determination to eliminate the remaining pockets of drug activity, attributing the previous government's failures to their involvement in the drug trade. He assured that under the current honest government, no leader is engaged in drug trafficking. Kejriwal declared that they are ready to sacrifice everything to achieve a drug-free Punjab.
Community Responsibility in the Fight Against Drugs
He urged the people of Punjab to take responsibility for the campaign, advising them not to bail out any drug traffickers. Instead, he encouraged them to bring those suffering from addiction to government rehabilitation centers, where they will receive support. The government has upgraded all rehabilitation facilities and is establishing sports grounds in all 13,000 villages, along with gyms in 3,000 locations.
Bhagwant Mann's Call for Collective Action
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann echoed the need for a collective movement to eliminate drug abuse, stating that when Punjabis unite against a vice, they succeed in eradicating it. He expressed a vision of restoring Punjab as a vibrant state known for sports and military recruitment. Mann highlighted the recent academic achievements of girls in the 12th-grade results, noting that they secured the top three positions. He also mentioned the government's initiative to provide transportation for 10,000 children to and from school, equipped with GPS systems for parental tracking.