Ludhiana launches Nasha Mukti Yatra today to turn drug fight into people's movement
Nasha Mukti Yatra
, a large-scale grassroots awareness campaign against drug abuse, starting May 16.
According to an official statement, 275 yatras will be held across urban and rural areas of Ludhiana until May 25, with daily events in each of the district's 14 assembly constituencies.
Deputy commissioner Himanshu Jain said the initiative aims to transform the fight against drugs into a people-led movement, urging public participation to foster vigilance and collective action. He emphasised that a drug-free Ludhiana can only be achieved through united community efforts.
"The yatras will be organised under the supervision of designated officers. Paramdeep Singh from municipal corporation, Ludhiana will oversee events in urban areas under the MC, while ADC (rural development) Amarjit Bains will manage activities in rural blocks.
ADC (urban development) Rupinder Pal Singh will be responsible for events in municipal councils," the statement added.
Jain said each Nasha Mukti Yatra will bring together Village Defence Committees (VDCs), Ward Defence Committees (WDCs), sarpanches, villagers, and others to promote awareness and strengthen the fight against drug-related activities. Further, he added that the de-addicted individuals will share motivational lectures to inspire others, and an oath against drug abuse will be administered, fostering a sense of commitment and vigilance among participants.
As per the official statement, "On the opening day, May 16, 40 Nasha Mukti Yatras will take place across Ludhiana's wards and villages, showcasing a robust start to the campaign. In Atam Nagar, MLA Kulwant Singh Sidhu will lead events in Ward Nos. 40, 41, and 42. In Dakha, Senior AAP leader KNS Kang will preside over yatras in Mini Chapar, Chapar, and Dhurkot. MLA Jiwan Singh Sangowal will oversee events in Alamgir, Allowal, and Amaltash in Gill constituency.
In Jagraon, MLA Saravjit Kaur Manuke will spearhead yatras in Abupura, Agwarh Gujaran, and Agwarh Khwajabaju. Cabinet minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond will lead events in Kamma, Isru, and Rajewal in Khanna."
"Cabinet minister Hardeep Singh Mundian will preside over yatras in Dashmesh Kalan, Mundian Khurd, and Mundian Tibba in Sahnewal. In Ludhiana Central, MLA Ashok Parashar Pappi will lead events in Ward Nos. 10, 30, and 74, while in Ludhiana East, MLA Daljit Singh Bhola Grewal will oversee Ward Nos.
11, 12, and 13. In Ludhiana South, MLA Rajinder Pal Kaur Chhina will lead yatras in Ward Nos. 27, 31, and 32. MP Sanjeev Arora will preside over an event in Ward No.
54 in Ludhiana West," the statement read.
The statement suggested that in Raikot, MLA Hakam Singh Thekedar will lead events in Jand, Nangal Kalan, and Nangal Khurd, and in Samrala, MLA Jagtar Singh will be the chief guest for yatras in Ghulal, Khatra, and Bijlipure villages.
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