PM Modi and HM Shah vows to build a Drug-free society on 'International Day Against Drug Abuse'

New Delhi On the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed all those working at the grassroots to eliminate the menace of drugs from society saying it bring darkness, destruction and devastation.

In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, 'Today, on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit

Trafficking, I laud all those working at the grassroots to eliminate the menace of drugs from our society. Every such effort to #SaveLives is vital. After all, drugs bring with it darkness, destruction and devastation.'

'Let us reiterate our commitment to #ShareFactsOnDrugs and realise our vision of a Drugs Free

India. Remember- addiction is neither cool nor a style statement,' the Prime Minister said in another tweet.

Mr Modi also shared an old 'Mann Ki Baat' episode which contained many aspects of overcoming the menace.

In an effort to strengthen the action and cooperation in achieving the goal of a world free of drug abuse, the UN General Assembly, on December 7, 1987, decided to mark June 26 as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

Govt committed towards zero-tolerance policy against narcotics: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that the Modi government reiterates its commitment towards the zero-tolerance policy against all kind of narcotics.

On the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Mr Shah applauded the efforts of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) personnel towards eliminating the drug menace in the country.

Mr Shah in a tweet said, 'On International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, PM @narendramodi govt reiterates its commitment towards the zero-tolerance policy against all kind of narcotics.

I applaud the efforts of our @narcoticsbureau personnel towards eliminating the drug menace in India.'

In an effort to strengthen the action and cooperation in achieving the goal of a world free of drug abuse, the UN General Assembly, on December 7, 1987, decided to mark June 26 as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.(UNI)