Thiruvananthapuram – In a recent meeting, Kerala’s Excise Minister, M B Rajesh, explained that many young people, including students, have developed a growing problem with violence. He mentioned that violence is becoming like a drug to them, with many showing what he called a “sadistic mindset,” meaning they find pleasure in causing harm to others.
When asked about how schools are teaching kids about the dangers of alcohol and drugs, Rajesh said that the problem isn’t just about drugs; it’s also that many kids are turning to violence for excitement. He pointed out that popular web series, movies, and social media are contributing to this increase in violent behavior.
To help combat this issue, the Sports Minister, V Abdurahiman, announced that starting May 1, there will be a large anti-drug campaign across the state. This campaign will show students that sports can be a fun alternative to drugs. The minister asked all local leaders to pitch in and help make this campaign successful.
Rajesh stressed that we need to work together to find solutions. He mentioned that there’s a problem of “apoliticalism,” meaning that there aren’t strong groups to hold accountable for the violence. To tackle these issues, student and youth groups should join the efforts to reduce drug use and violence.
The government is taking actions like forming committees in schools to keep an eye on things and creating easy-to-read materials that teach students about the harm caused by drugs. These materials will also be used in school textbooks so that kids learn about these risks all year long.
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