India

Zero tolerance towards illicit liquor, drug trade: UP CM; asks youths to join fight

PNS

Giving a strong message to those engaged in the illicit liquor and drugs trade, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday urged youths to join the ‘decisive fight’ against this illicit trade, saying, “strictest action will be taken against those trying to play with the future of our talented youths”.

Addressing the closing ceremony of the first foundation day of Mahayogi Gorakhnath University in Gorakhpur, Yogi Adityanath said, “Our resolve is to make the state healthy and to end drug addiction. Our youths must contribute to the state’s fight against this national crime for their bright and successful future.”

Highlighting the importance of challenges, the chief minister said that it was an opportunity to strive for better and make the most out of them. “We should take every challenge as an opportunity, deal with it by making an action plan without worrying about the immediate consequences,” he said.

Stressing the importance of research, Yogi Adityanath said that it was essential to do research in various fields and bring out publications and research papers as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national education policy.

“This will take India to new heights globally in terms of education, medical education and health,” he said.