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Punjab governor calls mothers ‘first line of defence’ against drugs
Punjab governor and Chandigarh administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday called mothers the "first line of defence" against drug abuse, urging them to stop children from falling prey to addiction. Speaking at…
The Story in Brief
Punjab governor and Chandigarh administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday called mothers the "first line of defence" against drug abuse, urging them to stop children from falling prey to addiction. Speaking at a "mothers against drugs" workshop in Sector 18, Chandigarh, he said the mother-child bond is the strongest shield against substance abuse.
Kataria blamed "anti-national elements" for cross-border drug smuggling aimed at weakening Punjab's youth. He cited historical figures like Guru Nanak Dev and Bhagat Singh to stress the state's legacy. The governor also asked teachers to build trusting relationships with students so they can identify concerns early and support them.
The Indian Opinion
The governor's appeal to mothers is sincere but risks placing the entire burden on families while state action remains opaque. Cross-border smuggling is a real threat, but without concrete numbers on seizures or convictions, the rhetoric stays hollow. The real test will be whether the administration follows up with treatment centres and policing reforms, or if this remains a photo-op.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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