Jammu, Aug 07: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader Devender Singh Rana on Wednesday pleaded death penalty for drug peddlers, saying they cannot get away with their heinous crimes against the young generation.
“The abettors of drug menace should be dealt with sternly,” Rana said at a function after flagging off a grand awareness rally for promoting the divine language Sanskrit and drug de-addiction. The rally was flagged off from Government Higher Secondary School Gharota to Jandyal Chowk in Nagrota assembly constituency as part of Sanskrit Month.
Organised by Shri Kailakh Jyotish Avim Vedic Sansthan Trust under the stewardship of Mahant Rohit Shastri, the rally was aimed at educating society about the importance of Sanskrit and the dangers of drug addiction. The event began with tree planting and distribution of saplings and concluded with a seminar after a 3-kilometre road rally.
Highlighting the significance of generating awareness against drug addiction, Rana expressed concern over the younger generation largely getting affected by this malady, saying the rally in this regard organised by the Trust headed by Mahant Rohit Shastri is of crucial importance. “Such efforts are certainly going to generate awareness about the evils of drug addiction,” he added.
The BJP leader, who was the chief guest on the occasion, said that only through drug de-addiction, families can achieve happiness, prosperity, and well-being. “The ongoing awareness campaign is therefore a way forward to freeing individuals from addiction. Social awareness is essential to controlling drug addiction, leading to happy families and a better society,” he said.
Devender called for collective efforts to promote Sanskrit, saying that learning this language holds the key to understanding the Indian worldview. “Sanskrit, a fundamental part of our traditions, helps us understand the soul of India,” he said.
Rana referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme, emphasising the importance of Sanskrit, noting that many world languages have developed from Sanskrit. He called for the optimum use of technology in promoting the Sanskrit language.
Responding to local issues, Rana sought a Degree College in the 22 Panchayats of Mathwar and Amb Gharota area, saying this is the long pending demand of the people of the area and will cater to the remote population of Gorda, Rabta, Bhagani, Keri and adjoining areas.
