The Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary, Vaiko, on Friday beseeched youth to pledge against liquor addiction.
Speaking on the topic: “Youth for creating liquor-free India” at a national-level youth conference, ‘Youth-Hope of India’, organised by the All India Catholic University Federation (AICUF), Mr.Vaiko said the biggest challenge before the youth is to desist from getting addicted to liquor.
“Youth could achieve great things in life if they keep away from liquor. “History is replete with instances which highlight the evils of drinking. Drinking habit would turn human beings into a beast, and would destroy their health,” he said.
“I walked 2,400 km preaching about the evils of liquor. I met a number of people during my walk who narrated their tales of woe caused due to the consumption of liquor by their family members,” Mr.Vaiko said
Later, Mr.Vaiko joined hands with the students to form an anti-liquor human chain near Chatram bus stand. College students from Kerala presented “Hope of India” award to Mr. Vaiko. R.Nallakannu, veteran Communist leader, inaugurated the conference in the morning. K.Balabharathi, MLA, spoke on Youth for Women Empowerment.
The conference was organised to commemorate 90th anniversary of foundation of AICUF.
