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- Renowned Punjabi singer and cultural icon Gurdas Maan on Tuesday met Punjab Governor and Administrator of Chandigarh Gulab Chand Kataria at Lok Bhavan, Punjab, where the two engaged in a wide-ranging discussion on the pressing social challenges facing the state, with a sharp focus on drug abuse.
- The meeting highlighted the growing emphasis on community participation and cultural leadership in tackling social problems, with authorities increasingly looking to respected voices from art and culture to inspire change and mobilise public opinion.
- Expressing deep concern over the issue, the Governor emphasised the need for collective action and appealed to influential public figures to play a proactive role in addressing the crisis.
Renowned Punjabi singer and cultural icon Gurdas Maan on Tuesday met Punjab Governor and Administrator of Chandigarh Gulab Chand Kataria at Lok Bhavan, Punjab, where the two engaged in a wide-ranging discussion on the pressing social challenges facing the state, with a sharp focus on drug abuse.
The conversation centred on the alarming spread of substance abuse in Punjab and its devastating impact on the younger generation. Expressing deep concern over the issue, the Governor emphasised the need for collective action and appealed to influential public figures to play a proactive role in addressing the crisis. He urged Maan to lend his voice and stature to ongoing awareness initiatives aimed at steering youth away from drugs.
Widely admired for his soulful voice, evocative lyrics and enduring connection with the masses, the 69-year-old singer responded positively to the call. He assured the Governor of his wholehearted support, stating that he would actively associate himself with anti-drug campaigns and participate in awareness marches across the state.
“Safeguarding our youth from the scourge of drugs is a shared responsibility,” Maan said. “I will contribute with my heart and soul to efforts that aim to build a healthy and drug-free Punjab.”
The meeting highlighted the growing emphasis on community participation and cultural leadership in tackling social problems, with authorities increasingly looking to respected voices from art and culture to inspire change and mobilise public opinion.
