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Himachal Chief Minister Leads Anti-Drug Walkathon in Una
Himachal Pradesh held a walk to teach people about the dangers of drugs.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led the walk in Una.
Many students and local residents joined.
Before the walk, participants promised to help fight the drug problem.
The chief minister said police and government action alone would not be enough.
He asked families, teachers, community groups, and young people to help.
He said people selling drugs would face strict legal action.
He also said young people with addiction would receive help to recover.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led an anti-chitta awareness walkathon in Una on September 16.
The walkathon began at Indira Gandhi Stadium, passed the new bus stand, and ended at the stadium.
Students and residents from across Una district participated in the event.
Sukhu urged families, teachers, local groups, and young people to help combat drug trafficking.
He promised strict legal action against sellers while offering rehabilitation support to young people facing addiction.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led the walkathon, joined by students and Una district residents.
- What
- An anti-chitta awareness walkathon and pledge campaign was held to mobilize public support against drugs.
- Where
- Una, Himachal Pradesh; the walk began and ended at Indira Gandhi Stadium and passed the new bus stand.
- When
- September 16; the report identifies the day as Wednesday but does not state a year.
- Why
- To raise awareness about drug abuse, oppose drug trafficking, and encourage society to support prevention and recovery.
Key facts
- Event
- Anti-chitta awareness walkathon
- Location
- Una, Himachal Pradesh
- Leader
- Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
- Route
- Indira Gandhi Stadium, new bus stand, and back to the stadium
- Participants
- Students and residents from across Una district
- Government stance
- Strict legal action against chitta sellers and drug traffickers
- Support for addiction
- A compassionate approach and assistance for young people seeking recovery
Quotes
Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh
“There is no place in Himachal for those who sell ‘chitta’, destroy the lives of our youth for money. The government’s policy is clear and uncompromising when it comes to those involved in the illegal drug trade. Strict action will be taken against people selling chitta and those involved in drug trafficking, in accordance with the law.”
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“In this fight, I need the support of every mother, every father, every teacher, every panchayat, every mahila mandal, every yuva mandal and, most importantly, the youth of Himachal Pradesh. Today, I am giving this responsibility to the youth of the state.”
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