Happy to join PM Modi’s campaign against obesity: Jammu Kashmir CM 

Srinagar, Feb 24: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he was “happy” to join the campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi against obesity.

In a post on X, Omar said: “I’m very happy to join the campaign against obesity launched by PM @narendramodi ji. Obesity causes a number of 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.”

PM Modi on Monday nominated CM Omar Abdullah among nine others to help strengthen the fight against obesity in the country.

“As mentioned in yesterday’s #MannKiBaat, I would like to nominate the following people to help strengthen the fight against obesity and spread awareness on reducing edible oil consumption in food. I also request them to nominate 10 people each so that our movement gets bigger! @anandmahindra @nirahua1 @realmanubhaker @mirabai_chanu @Mohanlal @NandanNilekani @OmarAbdullah @ActorMadhavan @shreyaghoshal @SmtSudhaMurty “Collectively, let us make India fitter and healthier. #FightObesity,” PM Modi said on his official X handle.