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Guwahati: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya hit the streets of Diphu today. He led a padyatra to fight back against drug abuse. The march aimed to turn Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Nasha Mukt Bharat initiative into a full-scale public movement.
Community participation is the engine for this change. The Governor wants a healthy and safe society. He specifically tasked young people with taking the lead in this campaign. His goal is to secure wider public involvement to pull the state away from substance abuse.
Acharya shared his vision on social media. He insisted on community responsibility to build a better future. The initiative rests on a core theme: "Nasha Mukt Bharat, Sashakt Bharat." This translates to a drug-free India and an empowered India. Prevention remains the primary target for the state.
Updated at 29th September 2026 at 9:51pm
The event in Diphu marks the seventh district stop for the Governor. Acharya used the stage to link the fight against addiction to the broader mission of building a developed nation, noting that a drug-free citizenry is the only path to a strong economy. He urged the youth to pour their focus into skill development, sports, and innovation instead of falling into the trap of substance abuse.
Acharya made it clear that state efforts won't fix the problem on their own. He demanded a coordinated heavy lift from families, schools, and religious institutions to handle both prevention and rehabilitation. During the visit, the Governor also paid his respects to local freedom fighters Semsonsing Ingti and Nongjirang Lekthe.
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