DPL Cricket League Marks 14th Edition at Dehar in Mandi, Promotes Anti-Drug Message Through ‘Attack on Chitta’ Slogan.

Shimla:

Former Chief Parliamentary Secretary (CPS) and senior Congress leader from Sundernagar Sohan Lal Thakur attended the grand opening ceremony of the DPL Cricket League Tournament organised at Dehar.

On the occasion, Thakur congratulated DPL Dehar President Raj Kumar and the entire organising committee for successfully organising the tournament continuously for the past 14 years. He appreciated their dedication towards promoting sports and providing a platform for local youth to showcase their cricketing talent.

He particularly appreciated this year’s tournament slogan, ‘Chitta Par Prahar’ (Attack on Chitta), describing it as an inspiring initiative in line with the state government’s campaign against drug abuse.

Thakur said that encouraging young people to participate in sports and keeping them away from drug addiction was one of the most important needs of the present time. He emphasised that sporting activities could play a significant role in building discipline, promoting healthy lifestyles and steering youth towards a positive direction.

He further said that initiatives linking sports with social awareness could create a meaningful impact in society and strengthen the movement for a drug-free Himachal Pradesh.

Thakur extended his best wishes to the organisers, participating teams and players for the successful conduct of the tournament. He also appreciated the committee’s sustained efforts in promoting sports and spreading awareness against drug abuse.