New Delhi, Sep 21 (NationPress) The Namo Yuva Run was launched in various cities across India on Sunday, attracting lakhs of young participants in a nationwide marathon dedicated to advocating for a 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' (Drug-Free India).

This grand initiative, conducted simultaneously at 75 venues, is part of the Sewa Pakhwada campaign initiated by the BJP to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday.

The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), which announced the campaign on September 7, stated that this extensive run aimed to promote awareness regarding fitness, health, and social responsibility.

In Delhi, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, National Secretary Alka Gurjar, Union Minister of State Raj Bhushan Choudhary, and Delhi BJP Yuva Morcha State President Sagar Tyagi jointly inaugurated the marathon.

During a statement to the media, Tiwari noted, "Today, we organized a significant marathon in Delhi, inviting people, and a considerable number of youth joined in. This event is organized under Sewa Pakhwada to commemorate PM Modi's birthday. We aim to raise awareness regarding fitness and health."

Union Minister Raj Bhushan Choudhary also encouraged mass participation, emphasizing, "Through this marathon, our aim is to liberate India from obesity and addiction, enabling the younger generation to assist in constructing a Viksit Bharat in the future."

In Mumbai, there was a similar display of enthusiasm, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, and several other party leaders taking part.

Fitness icon and actor Milind Soman, who has been appointed as the event's brand ambassador, also joined the initiative to motivate the youth.

In Rajasthan, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma launched the run in Jaipur, urging citizens to participate in large numbers. In Jodhpur, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat flagged off the marathon organized by the BJP City Youth Morcha.

When addressing reporters, Shekhawat remarked, "It is widely recognized that PM Modi has always envisioned a 'Khelega India To Khilega India', which inspired the launch of the Fit India Mission. As the nation commemorates his 75th birthday and honors his lifelong dedication to serving the country, with service and integrity being paramount in his life, the entire nation has resolved to run marathons together as a tribute to him."

BJP State President Madan Rathore, also present in Jodhpur, commented, "In India, the Sewa Pakhwada is celebrated from September 17 to October 2. Various initiatives are being executed during this time, including blood donation camps, cleanliness campaigns, and health camps. Today's marathon specifically promotes a Nasha Mukt Bharat."

From Uttar Pradesh to Odisha, numerous state leaders joined the marathon's efforts.

Chief Ministers from various states, including Yogi Adityanath of Uttar Pradesh, Pushkar Singh Dhami of Uttarakhand, Mohan Yadav of Madhya Pradesh, Manik Saha of Tripura, and Mohan Charan Manjhi of Odisha, all flagged off the run in their respective regions.

In Agra, the event was hosted at Eklavya Sports Stadium, where Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya inaugurated the marathon. He told reporters, "The Namo Marathon has been organized with significant goals: a drug-free India, Viksit Bharat, One Nation One Election, and a globally leading India."

The Namo Yuva Run, merging fitness with social responsibility, transformed into a nationwide celebration of youth engagement, advancing the message of a healthier, drug-free, and more robust India.