PM Modi Cautions Youth On Drug Addiction, Says Society Needs To Fight The Menace
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday cautioned the youth against drugs and said it destroys the lives of youth and society needs to fight it.
Addressing the National Cadet Corps rally at Cariappa Ground in the national capital today, the Prime Minister said, “We all need to connect with India’s roots. We can change India’s future with your (NCC) determination and support. Drug addiction destroys the life of youngsters, we need to fight against this.”
“You know very well how much drug addiction destroys our young generation. In schools and colleges where there is NCC-NSS, drug addiction cannot reach there. As a cadet, you yourself should be drug free, along with Making our campus drug free.”
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He appreciated the role of youth in promoting ‘Vocal for Local’ which aims to promote Indian goods and services across the world.
“Youth can play a big role in the Vocal for Local campaign. If our youth decide to give importance to Indian labour engaged in manufacturing of products, only then our country’s fortunes can change,” he said.
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Appreciating the contribution of the country’s sportspersons, the Prime Minister said that Indian sportspersons play not for medals but to represent our country at the global level.
“Today, when an Indian sportsperson participates in any tournament, more than 130 crore Indians stand behind them. Our players don’t play for medals but for representing India on a global map,” PM Modi said.
“Even during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our country showcased its indomitable spirit in fighting the virus. No power of the world can stop the country whose youth starts moving ahead, putting the nation first,” he said.
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