Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Laxman Calls for Drug-Free India to Achieve Viksit Bharat
K Laxman joined a cycling rally in Hyderabad to spread awareness about the dangers of drugs.
He said drugs are harming young people and families.
He warned that drug sellers may target students and other young people.
He also said money from illegal drugs can support terrorism.
The central government plans to fight drugs through intelligence, stronger action against synthetic drugs, treatment centres and cooperation between agencies.
The government wants India to become drug-free by 2029.
Laxman asked citizens, schools and organisations to help protect young people.
He said healthy, drug-free citizens are important for India’s future.
K Laxman joined a Nasha Mukt Bharat cycling rally in Hyderabad.
He warned that drug networks increasingly target school students, college students and young people.
Laxman said drug trafficking funds anti-national and terrorist activities and harms India’s progress.
He outlined a four-pillar central strategy aimed at making India drug-free by 2029.
He urged governments, schools, voluntary groups and citizens to work together to protect young people.
- Who
- BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP K Laxman, along with students, sportspersons, voluntary organisations and BJP city leaders.
- What
- A Nasha Mukt Bharat cycling ride was held to raise awareness against substance abuse.
- When
- Sunday morning.
- Where
- The ride went from the Necklace Road Cycle Station to the Ambedkar statue in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The event promoted a drug-free India, warned about drug networks and encouraged public action to protect young people.
- Event
- Nasha Mukt Bharat Cycling Ride
- Location
- Hyderabad, from Necklace Road Cycle Station to the Ambedkar statue
- Speaker
- K Laxman, BJP National Parliamentary Board member and Rajya Sabha MP
- Drug-free target
- The central strategy aims to make India drug-free by 2029
- Four-pillar strategy
- Intelligence-based operations, action against synthetic drug sources, demand reduction, and expanded de-addiction and inter-agency coordination
- Enforcement
- Authorities are strengthening the Narcotics Control Bureau network and tracing drug-trafficking money trails
- State appeal
- Laxman urged the Telangana government to remain vigilant in Hyderabad and rural areas