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Haryana CM Calls on PM Modi to Help Punjab Achieve Drug-Free Future
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🗓 02 Aug 2026, 07:19 PM
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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to support Punjab in its fight against drug abuse.
In a statement released recently, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that Punjab seeks a drug‑free future under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The statement highlights the ongoing challenge of drug abuse in Punjab, a state that has long struggled with substance misuse among its youth. The CM’s remarks come as part of a broader national effort to curb drug trafficking and addiction.
Prime Minister Modi has previously announced several initiatives aimed at strengthening drug control measures across the country, including stricter enforcement of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and increased support for rehabilitation centers.
By calling on the central government, Nayab Singh Saini emphasized the need for coordinated action between state and central agencies to achieve a drug‑free Punjab.
The statement highlights the ongoing challenge of drug abuse in Punjab, a state that has long struggled with substance misuse among its youth. The CM’s remarks come as part of a broader national effort to curb drug trafficking and addiction.
Prime Minister Modi has previously announced several initiatives aimed at strengthening drug control measures across the country, including stricter enforcement of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and increased support for rehabilitation centers.
By calling on the central government, Nayab Singh Saini emphasized the need for coordinated action between state and central agencies to achieve a drug‑free Punjab.