On International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to realise the vision of a drugs-free India, highlighting that drugs bring darkness, destruction and devastation.
Observed annually on June 26, the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a United Nations International Day against drug abuse and the illegal drug trade.
Today, PM Modi said that the addiction is neither cool nor a style statement. He tweeted: “Let us reiterate our commitment to #ShareFactsOnDrugs and realise our vision of a Drugs Free India. Remember- addiction is neither cool nor a style statement. Sharing an old #MannKiBaat episode which contained many aspects of overcoming the drugs menace.”
He also lauded efforts of all those working at the grassroots to eliminate the menace of drugs from the society. “Every such effort to #SaveLives is vital. After all, drugs bring with it darkness, destruction and devastation,” he said.
The prime minister also shared an old episode of Mann Ki Baat which contained aspects of overcoming the drug menace.
