Yudh Nashean Virudh Archives

29 Jun

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann Asserts Highest Priority on Saving Youth as Campaign Against Drug Menace Deepens

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Bathinda (Gurpreet Singh): Expressing satisfaction over the success of the Punjab’s ongoing ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday directed Deputy Commissioners (DCs), Commissioners of Police (CPs) and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) to further intensify the Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign until Punjab is completely freed from the scourge of drugs. Chairing a virtual review meeting to assess the functioning of the Village Defence Committees (VDCs), the Chief Minister asserted that the campaign has broken the backbone of the drug menace by snapping supply lines and putting major drug smugglers behind bars. Stressing that there can be…

28 Jun

Rangla Punjab Initiative: CM Bhagwant Mann Dedicates 500 Modern Village Gyms and Announces July 1 Rollout for Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna Cash Payouts

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Faridkot (Gurpreet Singh): Accelerating the state’s multi-pronged anti-drug crusade, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday dedicated five-hundred modern village open-air gymnasiums to the public as part of the flagship ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign. Launching the statewide initiative from Chand Baja village in Faridkot district, the Chief Minister asserted that the primary objective is to foster a vibrant, healthy sporting culture in rural heartlands, providing top-tier fitness infrastructure to steer the youth away from narcotics and rebuild a vibrant, prosperous state. Addressing a massive gathering of sports enthusiasts and local residents, Chief Minister Mann described the simultaneous launch of…

27 Jun

Punjab Strengthens Jail Rehabilitation and Healthcare Through UNODC Collaboration

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A high-level stakeholder consultation on Drugs, HIV and Prison Health was held in Ludhiana on Friday to reaffirm Punjab’s commitment to ensuring comprehensive healthcare and rehabilitation for jail inmates. The event was organised by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in collaboration with the Punjab Prisons Department and the NGO TYCIA to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The day-long consultation brought together state officials, prison officials and healthcare experts from across Punjab and the country to focus on strengthening prison healthcare systems and rehabilitation services for inmates. Addressing the…

21 Jun

Punjab Anti-Drug Campaign Shifts Focus to Post-Recovery Employment and Livelihoods

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab's 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' led by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is now being defined by stories of recovery and hope that have come their way through jobs and employment. Former addicts who once struggled to get rid of substance abuse are now busy rebuilding their lives working at hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, many are self-employed, at D-Mart, Blinkit, etc. Ever since the Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign took off in the state in March 2025, many victims of substance abuse who have completed treatment at various de-addiction facilities across Punjab have found employment, demonstrating how livelihood can…

19 Jun

Books Replacing Drugs: Libraries in Punjab’s De-Addiction Centres Help Youth Rebuild Lives Under ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ Campaign

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Libraries are emerging as an unlikely but powerful weapon in Punjab’s battle against drug addiction. Set up in government-run de-addiction and rehabilitation centres under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign, they are helping recovering addicts cope with cravings, improve mental well-being and build positive routines during recovery. The libraries have been set up, refurbished or maintained through Punjab’s Leadership in Mental Health Programme, a fellowship that connects young professionals with the state’s anti-drug campaign. Fellows have supported library initiatives in government facilities across 10 districts so far, and there are plans to extend the…

15 Jun

Harpal Singh Cheema Targets BJP Over Drug Case, Defends Punjab Government’s Anti-Narcotics Campaign

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Punjab Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday said the arrest of a BJP functionary with drugs has exposed the party’s deep links with the narcotics trade, raising serious questions about its role in the drug menace that has plagued Punjab for years. He asserted that while drug smugglers earlier operated under BJP’s political protection, BJP leaders and office-bearers themselves are now being caught in drug-related cases. The senior AAP leader said the BJP must explain why repeated recoveries of massive quantities of drugs are being made through Gujarat, while recalling…

15 Jun

AAP Targets BJP After Arrest of Party Office-Bearer in Punjab Drug Case

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann Government’s Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign continues to intensify its crackdown on drug peddlers and narcotics networks across Punjab. Amid the ongoing drive, the arrest of an ‘ED Party’ (BJP) office-bearer along with his associates for selling drugs has brought the party under scrutiny. Referring to the development, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and other senior leaders said the Bhagwant Mann Government’s determined action against the drug menace is exposing those involved in the narcotics trade and reinforcing Punjab’s resolve to secure a drug-free future for its youth. Taking to X, AAP National Convenor…

05 Jun

Punjab Anti-Drug Drive Gets Grassroots Boost as E-Rickshaw Campaign Expands to 3,440 Villages

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann government’s flagship initiative against drug abuse in Punjab 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' is getting a major boost from a campaign that involves specially designated e-rickshaws at the grassroots level. These e-rickshaws are operating across Punjab's 86 legislative assemblies as part of a pilot project aimed at mobilising communities against drug abuse. As part of the campaign, one assembly segment has been selected in each of the 23 districts for the pilot project. In these assembly segments, one e-rickshaw has been assigned to cover 40 villages to spread awareness and collect anonymous tip-offs about drug peddlers…

06 Apr

Punjab’s Anti-Drug Strategy Delivers Record Conviction Rate, Sets National Benchmark

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s Yudh Nashean Virudh (war against drugs) is increasingly being defined not merely by arrests, but by a sharp rise in convictions that are standing firm in courts, signalling a decisive shift in the state’s strategy against narcotics. Backed by the Bhagwant Mann Government’s flagship campaign Yudh Nashean Virudh under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, enforcement agencies are now focusing on building legally robust cases that ensure traffickers are not just caught, but punished.Police officials attribute Punjab’s remarkable conviction rate of 88% in cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the highest…

23 Mar

Second Chances: Rehabilitation and Jobs Drive Ground-Level Impact of Punjab’s Anti-Drug Campaign

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet): Punjab is witnessing a steady shift in its fight against drugs, as the Bhagwant Mann Government’s 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' (anti-drug campaign) expands its focus from enforcement to rehabilitation and reintegration. Alongside action against trafficking networks, structured support for treatment and employment is helping affected individuals return to stable, productive lives. Jugraj Singh (name changed) represents this transition. Introduced to drugs during his college years through peer influence, what began as experimentation soon turned into dependence. Today, he is focused on completing his studies and rebuilding his future. “I feel I have become a better person,” he said. With…