Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Wednesday called upon the people to launch a movement against drug dealers and anti-social elements for building a healthy society.

Addressing a seminar on ‘Nesha Mukt Tripura' and blood donation festival organized by the state NSS cell at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan on Wednesday, the Chief Minister said the supply of drugs is an evil attempt from the international level to weaken our country.

He said that the drug menace in the northeastern state is an international conspiracy to destroy the young generation and added that the drug menace was introduced in the state in the 1970s and it has already reached its peak, destroying several generations.

It’s very sad to see that a section of youths became addicted to drugs. Because of the drug users, the numbers of HIV, AIDS and hepatitis cases are also on the rise”, he said.

While urging people, particularly youths, to launch a movement against the drugs peddlers and miscreants, the Chief Minister underlined the need to identify the culprits who are creating nuisance in the society.

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister already passed a strict instruction to the Tripura Police for taking stringent action against the drug dealers and traffickers.

He also lauded the role of NSS volunteers for their commendable efforts during natural disasters and also encouraged them to spread awareness about the negative impact of drugs in the society. The Chief Minister also lauded the blood donation by the NSS volunteers.

Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Tinku Roy, Secretary PK Chakraborty and NSS officials were present in the programme.