J&K rising with renewed strength to reject drug menace: Lt Governor

Jammu, Apr 27: Stating that Jammu and Kashmir is now rising with renewed strength to reject the drug menace, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday took a pledge to shield the youth from its grip.
Speaking at Nasha-Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan at Udhampur, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said, “Jammu Kashmir is now rising with renewed strength to reject the drug menace that corrodes our society. We vow to shield our youth from its grip. I assure the people that the spirit of our land will not be stifled. This is the hour for society to awaken, to fight and to prevail.”
The Lieutenant Governor joined thousands of residents in Padyatra at Udhampur and urged every citizen to recognize Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan as our shared war against narcotics and he said that together we must win this battle.
He said, “In the war against drugs, unity will be our shield, resolve our weapon. Let us commit to shaping a Jammu Kashmir where young people carve free destinies, families remain whole, communities thrive strong, and aspirations blaze anew. We stand unwavering for our youth, for our future.”
Sinha said the battle against drug menace demands unity beyond all divisions. As citizens of Jammu Kashmir, we should pledge to stand together, bound by our common duty to protect our youth, strengthen families, and secure prosperity.
“Jammu Kashmir is now rising with renewed strength to reject the drug menace that corrodes our society. We vow to shield our youth from its grip. I assure the people that the spirit of our land will not be stifled. This is the hour for society to awaken, to fight and to prevail,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He said that no single authority can wage this battle against drug abuse alone and it must ignite within every heart.
“Let every village, hamlet, and city of Udhampur become fortresses of resistance; let every household stand as a vigilant bastion. I call upon each resident to enlist as a warrior in this cause,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor observed that every section of society must embrace the spirit of Nasha-Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan so that history records that on April 27, the flame of hope, unity, and determination was kindled in Udhampur.
“Every family must rise, ensuring that chronicles remember Udhampur’s united stand, united fight, united triumph and a legacy of a narcotics-free tomorrow dedicated to nation-building.
In the coming 83 days, let us reshape society’s perception and treat those trapped in addiction as sufferers who deserve compassion and not condemnation. Rehabilitation must restore their dignity and reintegrate them into the community. Let collective energy drive the Drug-Free Jammu Kashmir campaign. Transform awareness into accountability, ensuring public participation deepens and highlight the vital role of women and youth in leading this fight,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor stated that this war against drug menace will unfold in phases, each demanding courage and devotion. He further added that awareness campaigns must enlighten families about drug addiction symptoms and dangers of narcotics and they should be reminded that the threat is not distant, but among us.
On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor flagged off an Anti-drug awareness Bike rally and launched Mini-Olympics under the Nasha Mukt J&K Campaign. He also handed over sanction letters to individuals recovered from substance abuse, and felicitated the winner of Nasha Mukt Ideas Championship. (KNO)