Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]: Actor and model Milind Soman, along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Sunday flagged off the ‘Namo Yuva Run’ at the Coastal Road Promenade in Worli, Mumbai. BJP MP and BJYM National President Tejasvi Surya also participated in the event.
Speaking at the occasion, Milind Soman said, “I really like it when a run is organised and I try to participate in it. Today’s run is on the occasion of the 75th birthday of the Prime Minister — happening in 75 cities of the country in a single day. It is our and the Prime Minister’s dream to make India drug-free, fit and self-reliant.”
About the Namo Yuva Run
The ‘Namo Yuva Run’ is a flagship campaign by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), under which 100 simultaneous runs across the country are being organised. Each run engages a minimum of 10,000 young participants and is part of the BJP’s Seva Pakhwada, marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday celebrations.
Announced on September 7, the initiative aims to promote a drug-free India, with youth participation at its core. The runs have already been held in multiple cities nationwide.
Seva Pakhwada and health initiatives
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had earlier launched the run in Lucknow, highlighting key initiatives for a developed India. Speaking at the event, he said, “The Seva Pakhwada program will run from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday to Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday, also known as the Father of the Nation. The Prime Minister firmly believes that if women are healthy, the youth will also be healthy. As part of this initiative, a blood donation camp has been organised, and youth from across the country are participating. The entire nation is progressing with the concept of India.”
Youth and sports personalities join the cause
Former Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel took part in the Namo Yuva Run in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, lauding the campaign for a drug-free India. He said, “This is a great program. It is essential for the country to be ‘Nasha Mukt’ (drug-free). So, this program organised by Yuva Morcha is necessary, and awareness is essential.”
Gujarat Minister Rushikesh Patel also participated in the Ahmedabad run, noting that thousands of youth supported the campaign as part of PM Modi’s 75th birthday celebrations.
Conclusion
The Namo Yuva Run reflects a nationwide push to encourage fitness, youth engagement, and a drug-free lifestyle, aligning with broader government initiatives for health, self-reliance, and community participation. With participation spanning 75 cities and thousands of young Indians, the campaign marks a major milestone in national awareness programs led by the BJYM.