Modi urges youth to unite against drug abuse in radio address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, August 30, 2026, urged citizens, particularly the youth, to unite in a creative campaign against drug abuse, emphasizing that addiction devastates not only individuals but also families and society at large. Speaking in his monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, Modi highlighted the growing momentum of the "Drug-Free Youth for a Developed India" initiative and called for innovative efforts to spread its message. Modi directly appealed to young people to contribute to the cause.