CM Sukhu led a massive anti-chitta awareness walkathon in Una, appealing to the people of Himachal Pradesh—especially the youth—to join a decisive fight against substance abuse. Leading participants from Indira Stadium to the new bus stand, the Chief Minister administered a pledge of vigilance and declared that those profiting from synthetic drugs have no place in the state. Highlighting a two-pronged strategy, Sukhu emphasized that while drug peddlers will face uncompromising legal action, young people caught in addiction will receive compassionate care, rehabilitation, and support to rebuild their lives.
Stressing that police enforcement alone cannot eliminate the crisis, the Chief Minister called on parents, teachers, local bodies, and peers to act as a frontline defense. He urged the youth to watch out for their friends and report drug peddling using the emergency toll-free number 112, noting that reliable tips will be rewarded. The Una walkathon marks the latest chapter in a broader movement that began nine months ago, building on massive public rallies previously held in Shimla, Dharamshala, Hamirpur, and Bilaspur to unite communities against the drug menace.
To recognize the extraordinary enthusiasm of the thousands of students who braved high temperatures to participate, CM Sukhu declared a holiday for all public and private schools across Una district on September 17. Alongside the anti-drug rally, the CM also advanced local infrastructure by inaugurating the new ₹3.87 crore Block Development Office building in Una and laying the foundation stone for the ₹9.55 crore Rampur bridge on Santoshgarh road.
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