Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Mumbai Launches Addiction-Free Pledge Campaign With Governor’s Support
A campaign to encourage people to stay away from addiction began in Mumbai on August 19.
The event took place at Patkar Hall in Churchgate.
Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma attended the program.
He asked everyone to promise to live an addiction-free life.
About 1,000 college students and other people took part.
Members of the Brahma Kumaris helped organize the event.
Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha also encouraged people to avoid addiction.
At the end, the governor and other guests flagged off a special Addiction-Free Van.
The Addiction-Free Pledge Campaign was launched on August 19 at Patkar Hall in Churchgate, Mumbai.
Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma administered an addiction-free-life pledge to attendees.
Approximately 1,000 college students and other participants attended the event.
Governor Jishnu Dev Varma praised the Brahma Kumaris’ services and offered support for the campaign.
Distinguished guests, including the governor, flagged off the Addiction-Free Van after the program.
- Who
- Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Brahma Kumaris representatives, university officials, and approximately 1,000 participants.
- What
- The Addiction-Free Pledge Campaign was launched, and attendees took a pledge to live free from addiction.
- When
- August 19; the year was not specified.
- Where
- Patkar Hall, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To encourage people to remain free from addiction and support the Brahma Kumaris’ campaign.
- Campaign
- Addiction-Free Pledge Campaign
- Date
- August 19
- Venue
- Patkar Hall, Churchgate, Mumbai
- Chief guest
- Jishnu Dev Varma, Governor of Maharashtra
- Attendance
- Approximately 1,000 college students and other participants
- Pledge
- The governor personally administered an addiction-free-life pledge
- Follow-up initiative
- Guests flagged off the Addiction-Free Van