New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed the government’s commitment against drug use and illegal smuggling, saying drug addiction brings with it darkness, destruction and devastation.
In his tweet message on the occasion of International Day Against Drugs and Illicit Trafficking, the Prime Minister said, “I commend all those who are working at the grassroots level to eradicate the menace of drugs from our society. Every such effort made to save lives is significant. Ultimately intoxication brings with it darkness, destruction and devastation.”
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In another tweet, he said that he is also sharing here an episode of his show Mann Ki Baat about the drug problem. He said, “Let us reiterate our commitment to sharing information about drugs and realizing our vision of a drug-free India. Remember – addiction is neither good nor is it a matter of pride. On this occasion, I am sharing an old episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ which involved many aspects of controlling drug menace.”
