Amritsar:Under the 'War on Drugs' campaign, the youth wing of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) organized 'Youth Run Punjab 2026' marathon in Amritsar on Sunday to strengthen the fight against drugs and connect the youth with sports. Thousands of youth, sportspersons and people of all walks of life participated enthusiastically in this marathon which started from Ranjit Avenue at 6 am. This marathon gave a strong message in favor of fitness, healthy lifestyle and drug free Punjab. On this occasion, the entire AAP leadership of Amritsar was present, who encouraged the youth and emphasized the importance of sports in building a healthy society.

Amansher Singh Shari Kalsi gave green signal

AAP Punjab Working President and MLA Amansher Singh Shari Kalsi started this marathon by flagging off. This gives a glimpse of how much attention is being paid to channelizing the energy of the youth of Punjab into productive activities and keeping them away from drugs. This initiative further strengthens the promise of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann government to make Punjab drug-free and build a prosperous, progressive and prosperous Punjab. Flagging off the marathon, AAP Punjab Working President and MLA Amansher Singh Shari Kalsi said, “The opposition constantly targets the state's youth by portraying them in a negative light. But, the huge participation in 'Youth Run Punjab 2026' shows the real success of our state. Today, thousands of youth have come together to promote fitness, sports and a drug-free Punjab.”

Thanking Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said

Amansher Singh Shari Kalsi said, “The government is working for every section of the society through good initiatives like pilgrimage for the elderly and mohalla clinics for the people. Along with these good works, efforts are also being made to help those who had gone astray so that they can lead a good life. I salute the vision of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Arvind Kejriwal to work for a prosperous and developed Punjab.”

Views of Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal and Harbhajan Singh ETO

AAP Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said, “Youth Run Punjab has already received a very good response in Mohali, Bathinda and Jalandhar, where thousands of youth participated enthusiastically. Today on the sacred soil of Amritsar, youth and wrestlers from Majha region have arrived in large numbers since morning to participate in our fourth programme. This enthusiasm shows the sports spirit and strength of Majha. Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said, “The youth of Punjab are choosing sports and fitness. The participation of thousands of children and youth in the 'Youth Run' held in Amritsar gives a clear message that our youth are ready to adopt a healthy lifestyle and stay away from drugs. Punjab is continuously moving towards becoming a happy, progressive and colorful Punjab. AAP said the 'Youth Run Punjab 2026' campaign reflects its commitment to promote sports, promote healthy lifestyle and bring together the youth in a joint effort to make Punjab drug-free. The marathon conducted in Mohali, Bathinda, Jalandhar and Amritsar has brought together youth, mothers and sisters, children and elderly on one platform for a drug-free Punjab and healthy lifestyle.

'War Against Drugs' campaign received huge support

Punjab's 'War Against Drugs' campaign is continuously gaining momentum, in which till now more than one lakh people have participated under 'Youth Run Punjab 2026' across Punjab. This marathon series organized under 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' has gathered thousands of youth, sportspersons, women, children and elderly under one roof in Mohali, Bathinda, Jalandhar and Amritsar. The overwhelming response at these locations sends a strong collective message against drugs, reflecting the growing focus on sports, fitness and healthy lifestyle in the journey towards a drug-free future and Rangla Punjab.