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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led a large anti-chitta awareness walkathon in Mandi on 13 November 2026, appealing to people, especially the youth, to join the fight against drug abuse and help make the state drug-free.
The walkathon started from Paddal Ground in Mandi town, went towards the bus stand and Seri Manch, and returned to Paddal Ground. Thousands of young people, students and citizens took part, wearing blue caps and carrying placards that read “Chitta Mukt Himachal” and “Harit Himachal”, and took a collective pledge against drugs.
## Assets worth Rs 92 crore seized
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said assets worth Rs 92 crore, allegedly acquired through illegal drug activities, had been seized so far in the state. He said there was no place in Himachal Pradesh for those involved in selling chitta, and the government would continue with zero tolerance against drug traffickers.
Sukhu said the anti-chitta campaign began in Shimla in November last year with the aim of bringing society together against drug abuse. Since then, the campaign has moved through Dharamshala, Hamirpur, Bilaspur and Una, and the Mandi walkathon was the latest step in the statewide drive.
## A public movement against drugs
The walkathon was organised with the support of the Himachal Pradesh Police, which had announced the event in advance and invited youth, students and educational institutions to take part. The police orchestra performed during the event, and refreshments were arranged for participants.
During the same visit to Mandi, the Chief Minister also laid the foundation stone for a district library in the town, before returning to Shimla the same day.
The state government has made the fight against chitta one of its main priorities. Along with enforcement action, it has launched the Khelo Himachal Chitta Mukt Abhiyan 2026, a sports campaign for youth aged 15 to 30 across all 12 districts, to give young people positive alternatives to drugs.
Sources: PTI, 13 November 2026; ANI, 13 November 2026.
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