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Nearly 5000 young participants joined the Namo Youth Marathon at Delhi University's sports complex. The event was organized by Delhi BJP Yuva Morcha as part of the Drug-Free India Campaign. Padma Shri athlete Sudha Singh led the marathon while BJP leaders administered anti-drug pledges. The run coincided with PM Modi's birthday celebrations under the Seva Pakhwada initiative.

Key Points: 5000 Join Delhi Namo Youth Marathon for Drug-Free India Campaign

  • 5000 youth participated in anti-drug awareness run at Delhi University
  • Event part of PM Modi's Seva Pakhwada birthday celebrations
  • Padma Shri Sudha Singh led marathon as brand ambassador
  • BJP leaders administered drug-free pledge to all participants
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Delhi: 5,000 join Namo Youth Marathon for fight against drugs

Delhi BJP Yuva Morcha organizes 5000-participant marathon at DU Sports Complex as part of PM Modi's Drug-Free India initiative during Seva Pakhwada.

"Through this marathon, our objective is to make India free from obesity and addiction - Raj Bhushan Choudhary"

New Delhi, Sep 21

Nearly 5,000 youths took part in a Namo Youth Run on Sunday at the Delhi University Sports complex as part of the Drug-Free India Campaign for spreading awareness against drug abuse.

Sharing details about the event organised by the Delhi BJP Yuva Morcha, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said, “On the occasion, all youths were administered the pledge for a drug-free India.”

He also posted a message on X and said, “Participated in the #NamoYuvaRun marathon organized at the Delhi University rugby ground on the occasion of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji's birthday under the Seva Pakhwada.”

“Through this run, all youth were administered the pledge for a drug-free India. On this occasion, State Organization General Secretary Shri @PavanRanaRSSji, State Co-in-charge Smt. @alka_gurjarji, Water Resources State Minister Shri @dr_rajbhushanji, State General Secretary @visshnumittal ji, Youth Front State President @SagarTyagiBJP ji, In-charge @abhishektandonD ji, Co-in-charge Sumit Seth ji were specially present,” he wrote.

Brand ambassador Padma Shri Sudha Singh led the marathon held at the Rugby Stadium Sports Complex, Delhi University, said a BJP leader.

On the 'Namo Yuva Run', Union Minister Raj Bhushan Choudhary said, "Through this marathon, our objective is to make India free from obesity and addiction, so that the younger generation can contribute to building a Viksit Bharat in the future."

A BJP leader said the run was being organised under the ‘Seva Pakhwara’ being celebrated by the party from the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17 to the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2.

The Namo Yuva Run was being organised to educate the youth against drug addiction in the whole country, she said.

Earlier, while announcing the run, New Delhi MP Bansuri Swaraj said, “PM Modi is the source of inspiration for 140 crore Indians, and he knows that the youth is the future of the country.”

She said that the PM is laying a strong foundation to achieve a developed India, and today, we do not just talk about youth empowerment, but we talk about strengthening the country under the leadership of the youth.

Padma Shri Gold Medallist athlete Sudha Singh earlier said that the Marathon is a special campaign to make the youth free from drug addiction.

“We would request everyone that if you have any child or youth in your home who is addicted to drugs, then explain to him, because if a young person in a family is an addict, then his whole family becomes weak,” said Singh.

- IANS

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Priya S
While the intent is good, I hope this isn't just another political event. Drug addiction needs serious rehabilitation centers and counseling, not just marathons and pledges. The government should focus on creating proper de-addiction infrastructure.
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Aman W
Wonderful to see Padma Shri Sudha Singh leading this! Sports and physical activities are the best alternatives to drugs. More sporting facilities needed in every locality to engage youth positively. 🏃‍♂️💪
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Sarah B
As someone working in education, I've seen how drug abuse starts early. These awareness campaigns are crucial but need to be followed by action - better policing around colleges, stricter laws against peddlers, and more rehabilitation centers.
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Vikram M
Bhai, drug addiction is a serious problem in Punjab and other states too. Hope such initiatives reach every state and not just Delhi. Every Indian youth deserves a drug-free future. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Nisha Z
Good step, but the real challenge is changing the mindset. Parents need to be more involved and watchful. Community support systems are missing in urban areas. We need to rebuild that village-like community bonding in cities too.

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