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Drug awareness cycling rallies in Hyderabad

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In Hyderabad, BJP Rajya Sabha MP K. Laxman has been leading cycling rallies as part of the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’ initiative to raise awareness against substance abuse. Initial efforts included a one-hour rally organized by Akshara Sporty that moved from Necklace Road Cycle Station to the BR Ambedkar Statue, where participants took a pledge to combat narcotics. ~~By October,~~ Laxman noted that these weekly cycle rallies had been occurring for two ~~months. He expressed~~ months by October, expressing concerns that foreign interests might be targeting students with addiction to weaken the country. He also highlighted the efforts of the Telangana government and police, specifically the Eagle Force, in attempting to eliminate drugs from the state, while calling for political parties and media to support the national goal of a drug-free India. By late October, it was reported that the campaign has been held every Sunday for the past three months. The initiative aims to support the national objective of making India drug-free by December 31, 2029, a goal established by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The campaign specifically targets Generation Z, seeking to educate students, parents, and the wider community about the dangers of addiction. Laxman has emphasized the importance of educating families on the consequences of substance abuse, taking action against drug peddlers, and encouraging those struggling with addiction to seek rehabilitation.

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