“Awaken: The Youth’s Roar Against Drugs, Statewide Campaign Launched”
“Drugs,” which have turned Punjab into “Udta Punjab,” are now spreading their roots in Rajasthan as well. The situation is deteriorating, especially in the border districts of Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh. In response, Abhishek Chaudhary, a youth leader from the Congress party in Rajasthan, has launched a statewide campaign titled “Awaken: A War Against Drugs.” This campaign was inaugurated in Jaipur on the birth anniversary of martyr Bhagat Singh and kicked off in Sri Ganganagar with various programs on Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday.
Abhishek Chaudhary states that when Mahatma Gandhi first launched the movement for independence, he emphasized that as long as people do not quit drugs, they will not understand their responsibilities towards the country and society. Therefore, the nation first needs freedom from drugs. Through this campaign, Chaudhary aims to spread a creative message against drugs through street plays, torch rallies, and by amplifying the youth’s voice against substance abuse.
Chaudhary has expressed his commitment to visit every district, village, and town to raise awareness against drugs through creative programs targeting children, youth, women, and the elderly. So far, he has conducted several events in the capital Jaipur and the most affected area of Sri Ganganagar.
He further pointed out that while ₹290 crore was allocated for drug awareness, due to the government’s and the system’s irresponsibility, only ₹90 crore has been utilized, and that too for mere token programs. As a result, various forms of drug abuse have spread so extensively that the government alone cannot combat it. Therefore, every individual in society must stand against drugs; only then can the fight against substance abuse be won.
It is noteworthy that Abhishek Chaudhary was recently a candidate for the Congress party from Jhotevarda in the Rajasthan Assembly elections and has also served as the state president of the NSUI in Rajasthan.