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Amit Shah Sets December 31, 2029 Deadline for Drug-Free India

By Editorial Team November 1, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressing a gathering while announcing the target of making India drug-free by December 31, 2029.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced an ambitious target of making India completely drug-free by December 31, 2029, asserting that the campaign will cover every part of the country, including Punjab.

Addressing a gathering, Amit Shah praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, stating that the country is progressing at an unprecedented pace under his leadership.
Highlighting key decisions taken by the Modi government, Shah cited the abrogation of Article 370, the elimination of Naxalism and the abolition of triple talaq as significant achievements.

Emphasising the government's commitment to combating drug abuse, the Union Home Minister declared that India would be made drug-free by December 31, 2029.

"Remember my words: by December 31, 2029, we will make the entire country, including Punjab, drug-free," Shah asserted.
His announcement underscores the Centre's commitment to intensifying the nationwide fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse, with a particular focus on Punjab.

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