Drug addiction affecting our youth: BJP MP

Gorakhpur: BJP MP Ravi Kishan raised the issue of drug trafficking through China and Pakistan and termed it a conspiracy to spoil and ruin the youth of the country.
Speaking during zero hour in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Gorakhpur MP Ravi Kishan said, “Drug trafficking and drug addiction are rising in our country and it is affecting our youth. Actually it is a conspiracy to ruin our youth.”
“It is very unfortunate that our neighbouring countries have a role in this. Every year, drugs are smuggled in huge quantities through Pakistan and China. They are being brought via Punjab and Nepal and sold in the country through local criminals,” he said.
The actor-turned-politician further said, “It is sad that many people of our film industry are also found involved in it. The youth looks up to film stars and considers them role models. Undesirable things like this would leave a negative impact on our young generation.”
I sought stern action against such activities so that the conspiracy against our young generation is foiled. We need to create awareness among people, especially youth, against the negative impact of drugs, the MP said in a statement.