Dhuri, February 16:- Under the state-level campaign ‘War Against Drugs’ launched by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate the menace of drugs, a large convoy of 30 buses was flagged off from Dhuri today to participate in a rally of Village Defence Committees being held in Moga. The convoy departed with great enthusiasm and public participation.
Flagging off the buses, Chairman of the Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation, Dalvir Singh Dhillon, said that the anti-drug campaign initiated by the Punjab Government is not merely a government programme but has evolved into a powerful mass movement strengthened by public participation. He stated that the rally in Moga would further reinforce the fight against drugs at the grassroots level and foster a sense of collective responsibility within society.
He emphasised that while the Punjab Government is taking strict legal action against drug traffickers, it is simultaneously intensifying awareness campaigns in villages. Village watchmen and Village Defence Committees, he said, form the backbone of this movement, playing a crucial role through vigilance, awareness and social cooperation in realising the vision of a drug-free Punjab.
The Chairman asserted that the fight against drugs is not solely the responsibility of the government but a shared duty of every citizen. He expressed confidence that the gathering in Moga would provide renewed momentum to the campaign through new strategies, shared experiences and stronger coordination.
He further informed that the rally would be attended by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, along with Arvind Kejriwal, National Convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party, and the entire senior leadership of the party.
On the occasion, Anil Kumar, Rachhpal Singh, Gagan Jawanda, Jagsir Singh Ladda, Milkha Raj, Tarsem Kalsi, Sarpanch Meemsa Gopi, Sarpanch Karamjit Singh (Bararwal), Sarpanch Sukhchain Singh (Mulowal), Sarpanch Manpreet Singh (Rajomajra), Kuljit Dhawan, Ward No. 21 Councillor Bhupinder Singh, Happy Garg, Billa Dharmasot, Balal Khan, Jagraj Singh and Amandeep Singh, along with a large number of village watchmen and supporters, were present.
All those present reaffirmed their collective resolve to build a drug-free Punjab and assured their full participation in taking this fight to its logical conclusion.