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AAP youth wing holds Punjab Youth Run 2026 marathon in Mohali
The youth wing of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab organised the 'Punjab Youth Run 2026' marathon in Mohali on Sunday as part of the state government's anti-drug campaign. AAP MP…
The Story in Brief
The youth wing of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab organised the 'Punjab Youth Run 2026' marathon in Mohali on Sunday as part of the state government's anti-drug campaign. AAP MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer said the state's sports budget has increased from around Rs 150 crore to approximately Rs 1,800 crore, reflecting the government's commitment to providing youth with greater sports opportunities.
AAP's youth wing president and MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura said the marathon, which started from Gurdwara Sri Amb Sahib, saw enthusiastic participation from youngsters, sportspersons, women and senior citizens. He announced similar events under the 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' campaign in Amritsar, Patiala, Bathinda and Ludhiana to promote fitness and a drug-free Punjab. Hayer urged participants not to treat the marathon as a one-day activity but to make walking and exercise a regular part of daily life.
The Indian Opinion
Political events often get labelled as mere photo-ops, but this marathon's focus on 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' addresses a real crisis. The real test was not the turnout but whether participants will indeed make fitness routine. The jump in sports budget from Rs 150 crore to Rs 1,800 crore is a concrete number to watch, but sustained community action against drugs will determine if such runs create lasting change or remain symbolic gestures.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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