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PM Modi Launches Nationwide Anti-Drug Campaign for Youth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' on August 2, 2026. This initiative is a 100-week nationwide campaign involving 'Jan Bhagidari' activities every Sunday to combat substance abuse among Indian youth. The Prime Minister emphasized the crucial role of a drug-free youth in achieving a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) and urged young people to take a pledge against addiction. The campaign also involves professors leading anti-drug efforts on campuses.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 15 · Right 5 n = 21
- Left (1): The Hindu
- Centre (15 votes, 16 outlets): Dainik Bhaskar, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Greater Kashmir, Haribhoomi, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Jansatta, Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Navbharat Times, Telangana Today, The Free Press Journal, The New Indian Express, The Print, The Tribune
- Right (5): Dainik Jagran, Republic World, Swarajya, The Pioneer, Zee News (Hindi)