New Delhi, September 21, 2025 – In a vibrant display of energy and commitment, lakhs of young Indians across 75 cities took to the streets today for the 'NaMo Yuva Run', a nationwide marathon organized by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) to champion a 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' (Drug-Free India). Flagged off simultaneously in urban centers from Mumbai to Kolkata, the event blended fitness with social awareness, marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday celebrations as part of the BJP's 'Seva Pakhwada' campaign.

Over 10 lakh young participants across 75 cities joined the NaMo Yuva Run on September 21, 2025, organized by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday celebrations and Seva Pakhwada. Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Yogi Adityanath flagged off events in Mumbai and Lucknow, emphasizing fitness and rejection of substance abuse. The initiative supports the government's Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan to foster healthy lifestyles and youth empowerment nationwide.Also Read: Former MLA Haratalu Halappa's Mother Passes Away: Natural Death in Bengaluru Residence

The initiative, announced on September 7 by BJYM National President and MP Tejasvi Surya, aimed to mobilize over 10 lakh participants, emphasizing themes of health, discipline, and a drug-free future. "A drug-free India is the biggest message we can give to the young people of the country to mark the 75th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Surya said, linking the campaign to broader national goals like combating narco-terrorism and cross-border smuggling.

From the bustling streets of Bhubaneswar, where Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi led the run from Kalinga Stadium to Janata Maidan, to Agartala where Tripura CM Manik Saha urged regular such events for youth guidance, leaders nationwide joined the chorus for a healthier Bharat. In Haryana's Kurukshetra, CM Nayab Singh Saini hailed it as a "significant step towards a bright future," while Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai stressed that a self-reliant India hinges on drug-free youth. Even former cricketer Parthiv Patel laced up in Ahmedabad, calling it "essential for the country to be drug-free."PALAY® Straw Hat Sun Hats for Women,Wide Brim Cap Beach Hat for Women Stylish UV Protection Cap,Summer Packable Travel Sun Visor Hat - UPF 50+

Key Locations & Highlights-

Mumbai-

- Participants- 10,000+

– Notable Leaders- Devendra Fadnavis,  Tejasvi Surya

- Bhubaneswar- Thousands- Notable Leaders: Mohan Charan Majhi         

- Agartala: 10,000, Notable Leaders-Manik Saha

Social media buzzed with participant stories, from UP's coordinated runs in Jhansi and Meerut to calls for channeling youth energy into nation-building. As one runner posted, "Every step in the Namo Yuva Run is a promise – a promise for a drug-free India."

This youth mobilization not only spotlights the drug menace—linked to shattered dreams and national security threats—but also reignites hope for a Viksit Bharat, where fitness fuels progress. With rehabilitation centers expanding and seizures up 132% under current efforts, the run signals a collective vow: India's future is sober, strong, and unstoppable.