JAMMU, APR 27: In a powerful call to action, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today declared that “in the war against drugs, unity will be our shield and resolve our weapon,” as he addressed the Nasha‑Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan in Udhampur.
Speaking to thousands of residents who joined a padyatra and anti‑drug events, the LG said Jammu and Kashmir is rising with renewed strength to reject the drug menace that corrodes society. “We vow to shield our youth from its grip. I assure the people that the spirit of our land will not be stifled. This is the hour for society to awaken, to fight and to prevail,” he added.
The LG stressed that no single authority can win this battle alone, and the fight must ignite within every household. “Let every village, hamlet, and city of Udhampur become a fortress of resistance; let every household stand as a vigilant bastion. I call upon each resident to enlist as a warrior in this cause,” Sinha said.
He urged all sections of society to embrace the Nasha‑Mukt J&K spirit, so that history records April 27 as the day a flame of hope, unity, and determination was kindled in Udhampur. “Every family must rise, ensuring that chronicles remember Udhampur’s united stand, united fight, united triumph, and a legacy of a narcotics‑free tomorrow dedicated to nation‑building,” he said.
Over the next 83 days, the LG asked people to reshape perceptions of drug addiction, treating those trapped by it as sufferers deserving compassion, not condemnation. He emphasized that rehabilitation must restore dignity and reintegrate individuals into the community.
He called for awareness campaigns to educate families about the signs and dangers of addiction, reminding them that the threat is not distant but “among us.” Women and youth, he said, must take the lead in turning awareness into accountability and deepening public participation.
On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor flagged off an anti‑drug awareness bike rally and launched Mini‑Olympics under the Nasha‑Mukt J&K campaign. He also handed over sanction letters to individuals who have recovered from substance abuse, and felicitated the winner of the Nasha‑Mukt Ideas Championship, underscoring the campaign’s focus on both enforcement and social healing.
Sinha concluded that the war against drugs will unfold in phases, each demanding courage and devotion, but reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir is moving together toward a brighter, stronger, and more prosperous future—one free from narcotics.
