Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday flagged off the 'Nasha Se Jung-Yamunanagar Ke Sang' anti-drug run in Yamunanagar, emphasizing the crucial role of youth in nation-building. The event witnessed massive participation from across the state and beyond.
CM Highlights Role of Youth in Drug-Free Society
Addressing the gathering after flagging off the run, Saini said, “The greatest strength of any nation is its youth. If the younger generation remains healthy, disciplined and free from drugs, the dream of building a Viksit Bharat will undoubtedly be realized.” He administered a pledge to participants to stay away from drugs and urged them to become ambassadors of a drug-free society.
The Chief Minister expressed satisfaction over the enthusiastic participation of youth, children, women, senior citizens and people from all walks of life. He noted that the overwhelming public response reflected society’s collective resolve to eradicate the menace of drug abuse.
Mass Awareness Movement Under Haryana Uday
Saini described the run as much more than a 5 or 10 km race—it was a mass awareness movement against the social evil of drug abuse. He said the message of the event would resonate across Haryana. The run was also a major outreach programme under the Haryana Uday initiative.
“This event is not merely a race but a celebration of the determination of Haryana’s youth and a reflection of the government’s commitment and the state’s values,” he added. He noted that the youth of Yamunanagar had resolved to run not towards addiction but towards creating a drug-free society and fulfilling their dreams.
Record Participation and Prize Winners
Deputy Commissioner Preeti stated that about 1.25 lakh people from Yamunanagar and neighbouring states had registered for the event. Around 70,000 participants took part in the run, setting a record turnout. The Chief Minister felicitated winners of the 10 km race across men’s and women’s categories.
In the men’s category, Mohit from Mahendragarh won the first prize of Rs 1 lakh, Satyam secured the second prize of Rs 75,000, and Sachin Yadav from Uttar Pradesh received the third prize of Rs 51,000. In the women’s category, Bharti from Sonepat won the first prize of Rs 1 lakh, Sonika from Bhiwani took the second prize of Rs 75,000, and Shashi Lata from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, bagged the third prize of Rs 51,000. A special award was given to 73-year-old Triloki Nath from Panipat for completing the 10 km race.
Dignitaries Present at the Event
Several dignitaries attended the run, including Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana, MLA Ghanshyam Dass Arora, Special Officer of Community Policing and Outreach in the Chief Minister’s Office Pankaj Nain, former Cabinet Minister Kanwar Pal Gujjar, BJP District President Rajesh Sapra, Deputy Commissioner Preeti, Superintendent of Police Kamaldeep Goyal, and DIPRO Dr Manoj Kumar.
