Kaithal, July 13 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday flagged off the Kaithal Half Marathon, organised as part of the state's "Uday Program" and the campaign against drug abuse.

Addressing participants, CM Saini said, "Today, a half-marathon was organised in Kaithal. Thousands of people from Kaithal participated in this event. I extend my congratulations and best wishes to all."

"For Haryana's Uday Program and to fight against drugs, this Marathon has been organised on a large scale, and several citizens across the state have participated in this," he said.

"I congratulate everyone and wish them the best. This is a dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to become a Viksit Bharat by 2047. And for that very purpose, neces...