Ganderbal, May 13 (JKNS): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and District Incharge for Panchayati Elections, Mohammad Amin Shah, has come out in strong support of the Nasha Mukht Abhiyan (Drug-Free Campaign) spearheaded by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
Speaking on this issue Shah commended the administration’s aggressive stance against substance abuse, noting that the initiative has transformed into a genuine “people’s movement.”
Shah highlighted the recent Pad Yatra as a turning point in the campaign, asserting that the massive public participation proves the residents of Jammu and Kashmir are ready to rid their communities of the menace of addiction. “The success of the Nasha Mukht Abhiyan is not just a government achievement; it is a victory for every mother and father in our district,” Shah stated. “The overwhelming response to the Pad Yatra shows that the people are standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the administration to protect our youth.”
Shah credited the leadership of LG Manoj Sinha for providing the vision and resources necessary to tackle the drug crisis head-on, noting that the campaign’s impact is now visible at the grassroots level. While praising the anti-drug efforts, the BJP leader shifted focus to the political landscape, launching a scathing attack on Chief Minister of J&K (UT) Omar Abdullah. Shah expressed deep disappointment over what he termed as “unfortunate support” for the alcohol industry from the Chief Minister.
Shah pointed out a glaring disconnect between Abdullah’s political rhetoric and the sentiments of the local population, who remain largely opposed to the expansion of liquor outlets in the region. Shah formally asked Omar Abdullah to “clear his stance” on whether he prioritizes business interests over the social fabric of Kashmir.
“On one hand, we are fighting to save the next generation from intoxication, and on the other, leaders like Omar Abdullah are appearing to back the alcohol lobby,” Shah remarked. “The people on the ground are up against this business; it is time for the National Conference to explain why they are out of sync with the public’s moral and social concerns.” (JKNS)
