Assam Governor Leads Anti-Drug March in Tinsukia

Guwahati: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya took to the streets of Tinsukia on September 22 to lead the Nasha Mukt Bharat Sankalp Padayatra. The march signals the latest step in his state-wide crusade against narcotics. He wants a drug-free society. The tour began in Cachar and moved through Sribhumi, Dibrugarh, and Tinsukia.

Speaking at Tinsukia College, Acharya challenged youth to emulate icons like Jyoti Prasad Agarwala, Lakshminath Bezbaruah, and Dr Bhupen Hazarika. He touted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision as the fuel for this movement. The Governor emphasized that policing alone cannot stop the addiction crisis. "Self-discipline, restraint, and moral conduct are deeply rooted in our civilisational heritage. While enforcement is vital, a drug-free society cannot be built through policing alone. It requires collective action from families, schools, civil society, and local administrations," Acharya said.

He praised the government’s zero-tolerance narcotics policy. He also pointed to welfare schemes like Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu as vital tools for youth empowerment. Tinsukia District Commissioner Sumit Sattawan led the crowd in a formal pledge against substance abuse before the walk began. The procession traveled from the college grounds to Mahatma Gandhi Park, where the Governor paid his respects to the late leader.

Guardian Minister Rameswar Teli, MLAs Sanjay Kishan and Pulok Gohain, and Superintendent of Police Mayank Kumar joined the crowd. Tinsukia Municipal Board chairman Pulak Chetia also attended, alongside local residents, students, and officials. The campaign continues to travel across Assam to mobilize local communities.