LG Manoj Sinha joins padyatra in Udhampur, calls for united fight against drug menace

Srinagar, Apr 27: Lieutenant Governor, Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha on Monday joined a padyatra in Udhampur as part of the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan, urging people to unite in a collective fight against drug abuse.

Addressing participants, the Lieutenant Governor described the anti-drug campaign as a “shared war against narcotics” and called upon every citizen to actively contribute towards making Jammu and Kashmir drug-free.

“In the war against drugs, unity will be our shield and resolve our weapon. Let us commit to shaping a Jammu Kashmir where young people carve free destinies, families remain whole, and communities thrive,” he said.

Sinha said the region is rising with renewed determination to reject the drug menace and stressed that no authority alone can tackle the issue without public participation.

“Let every village, hamlet, and city become a fortress of resistance. Every household must stand as a vigilant bastion. I call upon each resident to enlist as a warrior in this cause,” he said.

Highlighting the importance of community involvement, the Lieutenant Governor said the campaign must ignite awareness in every section of society so that April 27 is remembered as a turning point in the fight against drugs in Udhampur.

He also emphasized compassion and rehabilitation for those affected by addiction, urging society to treat them as individuals in need of support rather than stigma.

“Rehabilitation must restore dignity and reintegrate individuals into the community. Collective efforts will be key to transforming awareness into accountability,” he added.

On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor flagged off an anti-drug awareness bike rally, launched Mini-Olympics under the campaign, and distributed sanction letters to individuals who have recovered from substance abuse. He also felicitated winners of the Nasha Mukt Ideas Championship.