Youth in India being targeted through drugs to weaken country: CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that while India is emerging as a strong nation and the fifthlargest economy its youth is being targeted through drugs to weaken the country from within reported the PTIDescribing drugs as an invisible enemy he urged people to wage a war against the menace and fight it collectivelyCM Fadnavis was speaking at the inauguration of the Nasha Mukta Navi Mumbai campaign an ambitious initiative to make Mumbais satellite city drugfree The campaign has been launched by the Navi Mumbai PoliceAddressing the gathering the CM said This is the most important campaign undertaken by the Navi Mumbai police But it is not just about Navi Mumbai It is a battle for Maharashtra and Bharat Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi India is emerging as a strong nation and the fifthlargest economy But as we rise our youth is being targeted through drugs to weaken the country from within as per the PTICountries like Canada have lost their battle against drugs and resorted to legalisation But Bharat is in a position to win this war With robust coordination among states and districts we will ensure that Maharashtra and the country become drugfree he saidCM Fadnavis stated that the role of society in combating the drug menace is very importantThis is not a usual war You can see and fight a visible enemy with strength but fighting an invisible enemy like drugs requires societys collective strength he said according to the PTIThe chief minister also stressed the importance of educating youth about the dangers of drug abuseDoing drugs is not cool Drug addicts ruin their own and their family members lives as well as the countrys future Mental strength is key to saying no to drugs and resisting peer pressure he addedThis fight against drugs is true desh bhakti patriotism Even being an informer in this war is a great service to society Fadnavis said urging citizens to actively participate in the campaignThe drive will be carried out throughout the state and Maharashtra will be made drugfree the CM saidCM Fadnavis concluded by encouraging everyone to become soldiers in the fight against drugs saying Your determination to never touch drugs is the first step towards success for you your city and your country the news agency reportedBollywood actor John Abraham who has lent his support to the campaign was present at the eventCM Fadnavis praised him saying John Abraham has seen everything in life but has never fallen prey to drugs He says no to drugs and his involvement in this campaign will amplify the message Celebrities have a larger reach and their words resonate deeplyNavi Mumbai Police Commissioner Milind Bharambe presented an overview of the drug situation in Navi Mumbai and talked about the steps being taken as part of the campaignwith PTI inputs