Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday made a powerful call for collective action against drug abuse, declaring that “unity will be our shield and resolve our weapon” in the fight against narcotics.
Addressing a large gathering at the Nasha-Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan in Udhampur, he urged citizens to come together to protect the region’s youth, strengthen families, and build a future free from the grip of addiction.
“Let us commit to shaping a Jammu and Kashmir where young people carve out free destinies, families remain whole, communities thrive, and aspirations blaze anew. We stand unwavering for our youth and our future,” the Lieutenant Governor said while speaking at the Nasha-Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan in Udhampur.
He said the battle against the drug menace demands unity beyond all divisions. As citizens of Jammu and Kashmir, we should pledge to stand together, bound by our common duty to protect our youth, strengthen families, and secure prosperity.
The Lieutenant Governor joined thousands of residents in a padyatra and urged every citizen to recognize the Nasha-Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan as a shared war against narcotics. He said that together, we must win this battle.
“Jammu and Kashmir is rising with renewed strength to reject the drug menace that corrodes our 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 said.
He emphasized that no single authority can wage this battle against drug abuse alone and that it must ignite within every heart. “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,” he added.
The Lieutenant Governor observed that every section of society must embrace the spirit of the Nasha-Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan so that history records that on April 27, the flame of hope, unity, and determination was kindled in Udhampur.
“Every family must rise, ensuring that history remembers Udhampur’s united stand, united fight, and united triumph—a legacy of a narcotics-free tomorrow dedicated to nation-building.
In the coming 83 days, let us reshape society’s perception and treat those trapped in addiction as sufferers who deserve compassion, not condemnation. Rehabilitation must restore their dignity and reintegrate them into the community. Let collective energy drive the Drug-Free Jammu and Kashmir campaign. Transform awareness into accountability, ensure deeper public participation, and highlight the vital role of women and youth in leading this fight,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor stated that this war against drug menace will unfold in phases, each demanding courage and devotion.
He further added that awareness campaigns must enlighten families about drug addiction symptoms and dangers of narcotics and they should be reminded that the threat is not distant, but among us.
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 recovered from substance abuse, and felicitated the winner of Nasha Mukt Ideas Championship.
