Andhra Pradesh stands for zero tolerance on drugs, says Chandrababu Naidu

Published 26 June 2026 · politics

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, HRD Minister Nara Lokesh and BJP state president P.V.N. Madhav on Friday (June 26, 2026) reaffirmed their commitment

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, HRD Minister Nara Lokesh and BJP state president P.V.N. Madhav on Friday (June 26, 2026) reaffirmed their commitment to combating drug trafficking and preventing substance abuse, marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with calls for stronger enforcement and public participation. In a post on X, Mr. Naidu said the fight against drugs was ultimately a fight to protect the aspirations, health and future of young people. He said the State government was committed to relentlessly cracking down on drug trafficking and bringing offenders to justice, and to extending support to those battling addiction through rehabilitation and recovery programmes. “The days when drugs were allowed to gain a foothold in our State are behind us.

Andhra Pradesh stands for zero tolerance towards drug trafficking, hope for those seeking recovery, and a safer future for every family,” the Chief Minister said, using the campaign slogan #DrugsOdhuBro. On this International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, we are reminded that the fight against drugs is ultimately a fight for our young people, their dreams, their health, and their future. In Andhra Pradesh, we are committed to relentlessly cracking down on drug… — N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) June 26, 2026 Echoing the Chief Minister’s message, HRD Minister Nara Lokesh, in a message on X, said the Andhra Pradesh government remained firmly committed to completely eradicating the drug menace through coordinated enforcement and community participation.

He said the government was conducting aggressive law enforcement operations, strengthening border and transit surveillance, and implementing rehabilitation programmes to dismantle drug networks and help vulnerable communities access sustainable and lawful livelihoods. Lokesh appealed to citizens, educational institutions and civil society organisations to actively take part in building a safe, healthy and drug-free Andhra Pradesh. #DrugsOdhuBro On the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Government of Andhra Pradesh firmly reiterates its unwavering commitment to completely eradicating the menace of drugs. Through aggressive law enforcement operations, strict border… pic.twitter.com/Ibm0ii3cV Lokesh Nara (@naralokesh) June 26, 2026 In a post on X, BJP Andhra Pradesh president P.V.N. Madhav highlighted the Union government’s efforts to curb narcotics smuggling through coastal and maritime routes.