Addiction Neither Cool, Nor A Style Statement: PM Modi On International Day Against Drug Abuse

International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2021: Prime Minister Narendra Modi also shared an old Mann Ki Baat episode which contained many aspects of overcoming the drugs menace.

On the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for realising the vision of a drugs-free India, noting that they bring darkness, destruction and devastation. Let us reiterate our commitment to #ShareFactsOnDrugs and realise our vision of a Drugs Free India. Remember- addiction is neither cool nor a style statement. Sharing an old #MannKiBaat episode which contained many aspects of overcoming the drugs menace. https://t.co/0XJpOApzbX He tweeted, "Today, on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, I laud all those working at the grassroots to eliminate the menace of drugs from our society. Every such effort to save lives is vital. After all, drugs bring with it darkness, destruction and devastation." He added, "Let us reiterate our commitment to share facts on drugs and realise our vision of a drugs free India. Remember - addiction is neither cool nor a style statement."