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Bengaluru Jewellers Unite for "Drugs-Free Bharatha" Rally on Gandhi Jayanti
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News18•01-10-2026, 18:00
Bengaluru Jewellers Unite for "Drugs-Free Bharatha" Rally on Gandhi Jayanti
- •The Jewellers’ Association (R), Bengaluru, will lead a ‘Drugs-Free Bharatha’ rally on October 2, 2026, Gandhi Jayanti, starting at 9:30 AM from Town Hall to Mysore Bank.
- •Supported by the Karnataka State Police, the rally aims to raise awareness about drug abuse among youth with the message ‘End drug addiction, save the nation’s future’ and the call ‘Beda Bro… Beda!’.
- •Participants, including jewellers and trade members, will walk in white to symbolize peace and a healthy society, honoring Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary.
- •Dr. Chetan Kumar Mehta, President of The Jewellers’ Association (R), Bengaluru, emphasized the fraternity's responsibility to society and the urgent need to address drug abuse.
- •The initiative seeks to spark conversations within families, workplaces, and communities, supporting law enforcement efforts to build a safer Bengaluru and a healthier Bharatha.
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The Jewellers’ Association (R), Bengaluru is leading a Social Awareness Bruhath Rally titled "Drugs-Free Bharatha" on Friday, October 2, 2026, which coincides with Gandhi Jayanti. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the growing threat of drug abuse among young people and encourages communities to stand together against it.
The rally is officially supported by the Karnataka State Police. Participants will walk from Town Hall to Mysore Bank carrying messages against drug addiction.
Founded 85 years ago, The Jewellers’ Association (R), Bengaluru is India's oldest jewellers' association and represents the city's jewellery trade under the leadership of President Dr. Chetan Kumar Mehta.
