PM calls for elimination of drug menace on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

New Delhi: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, has made a call for elimination of drug abuse and saving life.

In his message he said: I laud all those working at the grassroots to eliminate the menace of drugs from our society. Every such effort to #SaveLives is vital. After all, drugs bring with it darkness, destruction and devastation. “

He added: “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.”

He also shared an old #MannKiBaat episode which contained many aspects of overcoming the drugs menace.

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