Singer Yo Yo Honey Singh met BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh at his office in Amritsar on Tuesday to discuss ways to support a drug-free Punjab campaign. The meeting focused on rising drug abuse in the state and efforts to curb it.
In a video shared by Tarun Chugh’s office, Honey Singh spoke about growing substance abuse in Punjab and its impact on families and youth. He said, “Sat Sri Akal Ji, I am Yoyo Honey Singh. I came to meet Tarun Ji today. Punjab is going through a tough time, especially because of the drugs. Families are being destroyed, and the youth are being destroyed. We were thinking of a way to get Punjab out of the drugs. Sir has already done a lot of work on that. You have helped us a lot.”
During the interaction, Tarun Chugh called Honey Singh “the son of Punjab” and praised his journey in life and music. "Honey Singh is the son of Punjab. He has made his name known all over the world. He has a very inspiring life," he added.
Referring to the singer’s struggles, Chugh said “How a person reaches a height. And after being in a bad company, that person does penance for 8 years before coming out of that addiction. Then he returns and reaches the top again.” Chugh said he requested Honey Singh to use his voice and influence to inspire Punjab’s youth to stay away from drugs.
He added, “I have requested Yoyo Honey Singh... that with your voice, because your voice has the blessings of Ma Saraswati, of Bhole Baba, of the Gurus... with your voice, with your singing, with your words, to get the children of Punjab out of drugs.”
Calling drug addiction a major crisis, Chugh said the problem is destroying the youth of Punjab. He said, “If Honey Singh can come out of the drugs, then every child of Punjab can come out. If Honey Singh can come back, then children, you can also become Honey Singh.”
Chugh also appealed to young people to move away from addiction and reconnect with their cultural and spiritual values.
The meeting comes weeks after singer Mika Singh met Governor Gulab Chand Kataria in Chandigarh on May 2.
During that meeting, the Governor urged Mika Singh to support anti-drug efforts in the state. Mika Singh agreed and announced plans for a major awareness event in Chandigarh. That earlier discussion also focused on promoting Punjabi culture and language globally and preserving the state’s traditions and identity.
Also read: Punjabi singer held after 5-kg heroin seized from Thar
Follow us
