BJYM Launches 'Namo Yuva Run' For PM Modi's 75th birthday; 1 Million Likely To Participate

Last Updated:September 07, 2025, 17:29 IST

BJYM launches Namo Yuva Run on September 21 at 75 locations to mark PM Narendra Modi's 75th birthday, with Milind Soman as ambassador and focus on Nasha Mukt Bharat.

The campaign aims to inspire youth to embrace fitness and stay away from drugs. (ANI)

The BJP youth wing, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) on Sunday announced a nationwide fitness and social awareness initiative — the ‘Namo Yuva Run’ — to mark the 75th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which falls on September 17.

The mega event will be held across 75 locations in India on September 21, with more than one million young participants expected to run simultaneously.

BJP MP and BJYM President Tejasvi Surya and Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched the campaign alongside actor-model Milind Soman, who was announced as the brand ambassador.

Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters, Surya said the fitness campaign is being organised under the theme “Nasha Mukt Bharat" (Drug-Free India).

“Over the last decade, under the leadership of PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, India has waged a successful campaign against drugs. This run is not just about fitness, but also about strengthening our youth against the menace of addiction, which weakens individuals and threatens national security," he said.

Surya highlighted that each location will see 10,000 to 15,000 participants, making it the largest participative run in the country.

“There is no bigger icon for fitness, good health, and inspiration for the youth of the country than our Prime Minister. To mark his 75th birthday, the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha is organizing ‘Namo Yuva Run’ at 75 locations across the country, with participation of 10,000 to 15,000 youths at each location. In total, 1 million youths will run simultaneously at these 75 locations," he added.

Actor-model Milind Soman emphasised the importance of fitness, and said, “Everyone should understand that staying fit is essential to enjoy life and keep moving forward. More than the youth, parents should realize this, because if they prioritize health, their children will too. PM Modi himself places great importance on health. He doesn’t need a gift. If he sees the people of India participating in an activity that benefits the country, that in itself is a gift for him."

The BJYM leader linked the drug problem to wider security challenges, including narco-terrorism, cross-border smuggling, and Naxal financing.

He pointed out that in the past 10 years, India has significantly ramped up enforcement, seizing over 24 lakh kg of narcotics between 2014 and 2024, compared to just 3.6 lakh kg in the previous decade.

“In the last one year alone, 10 lakh kg of drugs have been seized and destroyed," he said.

The ‘Namo Yuva Run’ will be flagged off on September 21, bringing together lakhs of young Indians in a synchronised nationwide call for fitness, discipline, and a drug-free future.

(With inputs from agencies)

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