Seva Sankalp Abhiyan Begins with ‘Nasha-Mukt Haryana Namo Marathon’

*Prime Minister Has Opened New Avenues to Channelise Youth Energy into Nation’s Strength- CM*

*CM to Youth: Say ‘No’ to Drugs and ‘Yes’ to Dreams; Choose Sports over Drugs and Goals over Distractions*

*Youth Power the Biggest Strength of Viksit Bharat-2047- CM*

*CM Flags Off ‘Nasha-Mukt Haryana Namo Marathon’ in Ambala, Joins the Marathon*

*‘Namo Haryana Ka Yahi Armaan, Nasha-Mukt Rahe Har Insaan’- CM*

Chandigarh, September 17 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, said that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, has opened new avenues to channelise the energy of the country’s youth into the strength of the nation. Khelo India has provided a platform to sporting talent, Fit India has promoted the message of a healthy lifestyle, Skill India has connected skills with opportunities, while Startup India has infused a new spirit of entrepreneurship among the youth. Similarly, the MUDRA Yojana and Stand-Up India have opened new avenues for self-employment and entrepreneurship for the youth.

The Chief Minister was addressing thousands of participants as the Chief Guest at the ‘Nasha-Mukt Haryana Namo Marathon’, organised in Ambala City on Thursday to mark the commencement of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. Earlier, the Chief Minister planted a sapling and gave the message of environmental conservation

The Chief Minister said that the day holds special significance as it marks the birthday of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, an inspiration and guide for the youth. On behalf of Haryana’s nearly 2.75 crore people, he extended heartfelt birthday greetings and best wishes to the Prime Minister and prayed for his good health and long life, as well as greater strength to his resolve to serve the nation.

Honouring Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s 25 years of public service, the Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister continues to move forward with renewed energy of service and resolve. His public life over these years gives one clear message, service is greater than position, resolve is greater than power and the nation comes before self.

The Chief Minister said that it is with this spirit of service and resolve that the ‘Nasha-Mukt Haryana Namo Marathon’ is being organised from Ambala. Greeting every youth, sportsperson, student, daughter, parent, volunteer and all other participants in the marathon, he said, Namo Haryana Ka Yahi Armaan, Nasha-Mukt Rahe Har Insaan.

*Drugs May Give a Temporary ‘High’, But Bring an Entire Life ‘Low’*

The Chief Minister said that service does not merely mean helping someone; making a major challenge facing society one’s own resolve is also a form of service. One of the biggest challenges before society today is the decisive fight against drugs. Drugs are not a solution to any problem; they are themselves a major problem. Drugs may give a temporary ‘high’, but bring an entire life ‘low’. A few moments of intoxication can outweigh the dreams of a lifetime.

He said that drugs first weaken the body, then break self-confidence, take away dreams, destroy the happiness of families and gradually hollow out society. Therefore, every step being taken on the streets of Ambala today is not merely covering a distance; each step carries the message of distancing oneself from drugs and embracing life.

*Youth Must Not Let Their Parents’ Dreams Be Shattered*

Calling upon the youth, Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, said, Say ‘No’ to drugs, say ‘No’ to bad company and say ‘Yes’ to your dreams. He said that young people are the hope of their parents, the pride of their families and the strength of India’s future.

He said that parents nurture countless dreams for their children and make innumerable sacrifices for their future. Even a small success of a child makes the entire family proud. He urged the youth not to let momentary pressure, showmanship or bad company shatter their parents’ dreams. Your life is precious, your future is precious and your dreams are precious, he said.

The Chief Minister said that the objective is not merely to stop drug abuse, but to give young people a life where sports replace drugs, opportunities replace despair, good values replace bad company and goals replace distractions.

*Haryanvi Youth Will be Known for Their Courage and Talent*

The Chief Minister said that youth power is the biggest strength of Viksit Bharat-2047. The energy of the youth cannot be allowed to go to waste because of drugs. Their hands should hold sports equipment and tools of skill, not packets of drugs, he said.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the marathon is not merely a run, it is a run for awareness, a run for responsibility and a run for resolve. Ambala is sending a message to the entire State that Haryanvi youth will be known not for drugs, but for their courage and determination.

The Chief Minister also extended greetings to everyone on Vishwakarma Diwas. Calling upon the youth, he said, Run for your dreams, run for success, run for a drug-free Haryana. Haryana will win, drugs will lose. He congratulated all participants of the Namo Marathon as well as the district administration for the successful organisation of the event.

The Chief Minister flagged off the ‘Nasha-Mukt Haryana Namo Marathon’ and also joined the marathon, giving the youth the message of staying healthy and fit. On the occasion, he also administered a pledge to those present to stay away from drugs.

Renowned artist Amit Saini Rohtakiya energised the youth through his songs. The district administration also presented certificates of appreciation to the marathon participants to encourage them.

Former Minister, Sh. Aseem Goel Naneola; Mayor, Smt. Akshita Saini,  BJP District President, Sh. Mandeep Rana, Divisional Commissioner, Sh. Sanjeev Verma, IG, Ambala Range, Sh. Pankaj Nain,  Deputy Commissioner, Sh. Sachin Gupta, Superintendent of Police, Sh. Ajit Singh Shekhawat, administrative officers and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.