BATHINDA — Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan will today flag off the fourth phase of the Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra from Talwandi Sabo in Bathinda district.
He will be joined by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini as part of the public outreach drive.
Key Focus Areas & Campaign Scope
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Three Core Challenges: The Yatra addresses key issues currently facing the state, including the escalating drug menace, deteriorating law and order, and pervasive corruption across administrative governance.
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Non-Political Framework: The initiative is positioned as a broad social reform movement aimed at creating a Viksit Punjab (Developed Punjab) rather than a political campaign.
Third Phase Highlights & Spiritual Context
The announcement follows the rollout of the third phase in Fazilka, which was flagged off by Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal:
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Spiritual Resonance: Referencing teachings from the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Minister Meghwal highlighted the moral and spiritual imperative to avoid substances that impair human intellect, judgment, and self-restraint.
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Community Engagement: During the Fazilka event, Minister Meghwal met with families impacted by substance abuse, hearing firsthand accounts from those who have lost relatives to the crisis.
