Chandigarh, September 17 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that cleanliness, drug de-addiction and a healthy living should now transform into a mass movement. With active public participation in this pledge, we can build a strong and prosperous nation.
The Chief Minister was addressing the youth during the Namo Marathon, held near Mansarovar Park in Rohtak on Wednesday morning, organized under the theme Drug-Free Haryana to commemorate the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Earlier in the morning, he personally participated in a cleanliness drive in Rohtak and planted a sapling in Mansarovar Park to spread the message of environmental protection.
On behalf of the people of Haryana, the Chief Minister extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi. Addressing the youth, he said that today is a day of dedication, service and nation-building. The Prime Minister’s life journey from humble beginnings to extraordinary leadership is an inspiration for all of us. We are proud of such a dynamic personality for whom leadership is not a position but a symbol of service, sacrifice, and honesty. He further said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India has achieved unprecedented progress in self-reliance, innovation and inclusive development, gaining a new identity on the global stage.
Highlighting the government’s commitment to women’s empowerment, the Chief Minister said that the double-engine government has undertaken remarkable initiatives such as Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao, Ujjwala Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, and promotion of self-help groups, which have strengthened women’s role in society. He described the Namo Marathon as a significant step toward a drug-free society, aiming to channel the energy of the youth toward sports and fitness.
The Chief Minister also urged people to actively contribute to environmental conservation. Referring to the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign, he said planting trees is not just an environmental step but a pledge to honour Mother Earth and safeguard the future of coming generations. Stressing the importance of cleanliness, he said that it is the responsibility of every citizen, not just sanitation workers. The Swachh Bharat Mission, initiated by Prime Minister today become a mass movement.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister also administered the oath of drug de-addiction to the youth.
Former Minister Manish Grover, Rohtak Mayor Ram Avtar Valmiki and other dignitaries were present on this occasion.
