Drug-free youth is the foundation of a developed India: Sandipani Bhardwaj

The Kumarsain Student Welfare Association organized a grand “Ehsaas” program at the Gaiety Theatre, Shimla. The program was presided over by Welfare Association President Piyush Bhardwaj. BJP State Spokesperson Sandipani Bhardwaj was the chief guest, while BJP State Media Coordinator Karan Nanda was a special guest.

Speaking on the occasion, Sandipani Bhardwaj said that the “Drug-Free Youth – Developed India” initiative was launched in Varanasi in July 2025. Over 100 spiritual organizations and thousands of youth from across the country united in this campaign to pledge to build a drug-free India. He said that the adoption of the Kashi Declaration was a historic moment, empowering young people to lead India’s fight against drug abuse through awareness, empathy, and community efforts.

He explained that this movement spread across the country in a very short time. On September 21, 2025, more than 1.5 lakh youth participated in over 2000 events held across the country. What began as a spiritual gathering has now transformed into a widespread mass movement. This is proof that when youth power moves forward with determination, it can bring about lasting social change.

Many dignitaries including Madan Lal Verma (District Council), Subhash Kainthala (District Council Bhutti), Ranveer Rathore (Former General Secretary Theog Kumarsain), Ashok Kanwar, Sanjay Sharma (Former Vice President Kailash Federation), Sandeep Mangal (Former State Spokesperson Scheduled Caste Front), Rajni Sharma (Former President Block Narkanda), Jyotsna Bhardwaj, Hari Verma, Manjeet Chauhan, senior worker and former District President Tek Chand Verma, Pradeep Sharma, Beli Ram Sharma were present in the program.

At the end of the program, all the people present took a pledge to keep the youth away from drugs and make the society aware.