Srinagar, Feb. 24 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he was happy to join the campaign against obesity launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"I'm very happy to join the campaign against obesity launched by PM @narendramodiji,' Abdullah posted on his X handle.

The chief minister nominated 10 persons to join the PM's campaign.

"Obesity causes several lifestyle-related health issues like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, strokes & breathing problems not to mention mental health conditions like anxiety & depression. Today I'm nominating these 10 people to join the PM's campaign against obesity & requesting them to nominate a further 10 people each to take this fight forward," he said.

Among those nominated by Abdullah were B...