NEW DELHI, June 26 (Xinhua) -- India Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised the Indians fighting against drug abuse while condemning drugs as a social evil that brings "darkness, destruction and devastation."

He made the remarks to mark the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

"Today, on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, I laud all those working at the grassroots to eliminate the menace of drugs from our society. Every such effort to save lives is vital. After all, drugs bring with it darkness, destruction and devastation," Modi wrote on social media.

The Indian prime minister called for realizing the vision of a drugs-free India.

"Let us reiterate our commitment to share facts on drugs and realize our vision of a drugs free India. Remember - addiction is neither cool nor a style statement," he said.

Modi also shared on his social media platform an old episode of his monthly radio program "Mann Ki Baat" (straight talk from the heart), which contained many aspects of overcoming the drugs' menace.

Annually June 26 is observed as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. This year the theme is "Share Facts on Drugs, Save Lives".

Marking the day, Indian Federal Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah reiterated the Indian government's commitment to a zero-tolerance policy toward drugs.