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Haryana CM Saini Urges Youth to Fight Drugs, Channel Energy Towards Nation-Building
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News18•27-09-2026, 16:15
Haryana CM Saini Urges Youth to Fight Drugs, Channel Energy Towards Nation-Building
- •Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini emphasized the critical need to protect youth from drug addiction and direct their energy towards nation-building.
- •Saini flagged off the ‘Drug-Free Haryana Faridabad Namo Marathon-2026’ from Surajkund, with over 1.35 lakh participants, highlighting a collective resolve against drugs.
- •He administered a pledge to participants, urging them to stay drug-free and contribute to a drug-free society, stressing open communication between parents, teachers, and children.
- •The Chief Minister stated that Haryana's identity is built on hard work, medals, and valor, not drugs, and called upon youth to firmly say ‘No’ to narcotics.
- •Saini noted that the de-addiction message is reaching every district and village through ‘Haryana Uday’, encouraging families to seek help for drug addiction as a sign of courage.
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More than 1.35 lakh people registered and participated in the grand marathon held in Faridabad from the historic Surajkund.
Prashant Chaudhary emerged as the winner in the 21.1-kilometre men's category, with Vikram Singh as first runner-up and Anuj Meena as second runner-up.
The message of de-addiction is being taken to every district and village across the state through the 'Haryana Uday' campaign.
