Tami Nadu CM Vijay officially flagged off the “Start Run, Stop Drugs” awareness marathon and administered a pledge to the participants
Before anyone could realise, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder, got down from the stage and started running amidst loud cheering by the enthusiastic participants
He actively ran a six km anti-drug marathon with thousands of participants, breaking away from the traditional role of merely flagging off the event or performing a brief ceremonial run
The 52-year-old Vijay, clad in athletic gear and sporting coolers, completed the entire six km run continuously at Chennai’s Marina Beach
He made history as the first sitting Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu to run such a distance alongside the public for a social cause
Marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Vijay also issued a strong call to action, urging citizens to unite in creating a drug-free, safe, and healthy state
Before commencing the event, Vijay administered a pledge in which the participants took a solemn oath to abstain from drugs, educate their families and friends about the harmful effects of drug addition
The pledge emphasised supporting the government’s initiatives to eradicate drugs in Tamil Nadu and promised dedicated service towards the state’s development and welfare of the people
The chief minister also signed on the commitment board saying ” Sports edu, drugs vidu” (Take up sports, give up drugs)
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