Himachal CM leads ‘anti-drugs’ walkathon in Una

Una, Sep 16 (PTI) Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday led an “anti-chitta” awareness walkathon organised in Una and appealed to the people of Himachal Pradesh, especially the youth, to actively participate in the fight against drugs.

The walkathon began at Indira Gandhi Stadium, passed through the new bus stand and concluded at the stadium. A large number of students and common people across the district participated in the event.

Earlier, the CM administered an “anti-chitta” pledge to the participants, urging them to remain vigilant and contribute to the campaign against drugs.

Addressing the gathering, he said that government and police action alone cannot completely address the problem and active support and cooperation of every section of society was essential.

“There is no place in Himachal for those who sell ‘chitta’, destroy the lives of our youth for money. The government’s policy is clear and uncompromising when it comes to those involved in the illegal drug trade. Strict action will be taken against people selling chitta and those involved in drug trafficking, in accordance with the law,” Sukhu said.

“At the same time, the government will adopt a compassionate approach towards young people who have already fallen into addiction and extend every possible support to help them recover and return to a normal life” he said.

Sukhu also said that the police is taking continuous action against chitta networks and drug traffickers in accordance with the law.

He called for the collective participation of all sections of society. “In this fight, I need the support of every mother, every father, every teacher, every panchayat, every mahila mandal, every yuva mandal and, most importantly, the youth of Himachal Pradesh. Today, I am giving this responsibility to the youth of the state.” Later, he inaugurated a three-storey Block Development Office building at Una, constructed at Rs 3.87 crore. He also laid the foundation stone of the Rampur bridge on Santoshgarh road, which is to be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 9.55 crore. PTI COR SKY SKY

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