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Haryana CM Nayab Saini joins youngsters for cricket in Patiala, urges drug‑free Punjab
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 11:46 AM
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Chief Minister Nayab Saini of Haryana played cricket with local youngsters in Patiala and used the occasion to call for a drug‑free Punjab.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini was seen on the field in Patiala, Punjab, taking part in a casual cricket match organized for local school‑age children. The event, arranged by community volunteers, saw the CM batting and fielding alongside the youngsters, creating a lively atmosphere that blended sport with civic engagement.
During a brief pause in the game, Saini addressed the gathering, emphasizing the urgent need for a drug‑free Punjab. She highlighted the harmful impact of substance abuse on youth and urged families, schools and law‑enforcement agencies to work together to curb the menace.
The cricket session forms part of the CM's broader outreach program aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and community interaction across neighboring states. Officials said the initiative will continue with similar events in other towns to reinforce the anti‑drug message.
During a brief pause in the game, Saini addressed the gathering, emphasizing the urgent need for a drug‑free Punjab. She highlighted the harmful impact of substance abuse on youth and urged families, schools and law‑enforcement agencies to work together to curb the menace.
The cricket session forms part of the CM's broader outreach program aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and community interaction across neighboring states. Officials said the initiative will continue with similar events in other towns to reinforce the anti‑drug message.