'Drugs part of enemy nations' terror plan against India': PM Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a campaign to combat drug abuse among the youth, framing the issue as a national security threat. He alleged that hostile nations are using drug trafficking as a deliberate strategy to weaken India.
Why it matters
The framing of public health issues as national security threats is a significant rhetorical shift that influences domestic policy and international relations.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', calling on the country's youth to stay physically and mentally fit and remain away from drug abuse. He said achieving the goal of a developed India requires a healthy, confident and drug-free younger generation. During his address, PM Modi also highlighed how the drugs affect one's family and career. Launching the campaign through video conferencing, PM Modi said the initiative is not only for individuals, families and society but also for the nation. He added that the next 100 Sundays would represent 100 strong steps towards a drug-free India."Next 100 Sundays will mark 100 strong steps towards drug-free India," he said. PM Modi also warned that drug trafficking was part of a larger strategy by hostile forces to weaken India and called for greater public vigilance.
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