Multiple states across India hosted Namo Yuva Run marathons during weekend celebrations honoring Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday festivities. The nationwide events formed part of a two-week Seva Pakhwada program organized by the Bharatiya Janata Party. Political leaders from various states participated actively in these fitness initiatives designed to promote youth engagement. Union ministers and chief ministers flagged off races in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Agra, and Jaipur. The events emphasized themes of drug-free living and national development through youth participation.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis joined actor Milind Soman for Mumbai's marathon event on Sunday morning. Haryana's Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched the Kurukshetra race from Dronacharya Stadium while emphasizing youth energy and nation-building commitment. Uttarakhand's Pushkar Singh Dhami personally ran alongside participants in Dehradun's competition. The five-kilometer races attracted hundreds of students and sports enthusiasts who received medals and certificates for their participation. Officials described these marathons as positive social change initiatives promoting healthy lifestyles among young Indians.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis joined actor Milind Soman for Mumbai's marathon event on Sunday morning. Haryana's Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched the Kurukshetra race from Dronacharya Stadium while emphasizing youth energy and nation-building commitment. Uttarakhand's Pushkar Singh Dhami personally ran alongside participants in Dehradun's competition. The five-kilometer races attracted hundreds of students and sports enthusiasts who received medals and certificates for their participation. Officials described these marathons as positive social change initiatives promoting healthy lifestyles among young Indians.
