Amit Shah Blames AAP Governance for Punjab Drug Crisis
· India · The Hindu, Times of India
Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that Punjab is grappling with a severe drug problem caused by the poor governance of the AAP administration. Speaking in Jalandhar on September 30, 2026, he described the current state government as an 'Aapda', or disaster. The remarks marked the conclusion of the BJP's Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra, an anti-drug campaign that covered 4,000 kilometres across all 117 assembly constituencies since September 18. During the event, the Home Minister met with families affected by substance abuse to discuss the impact of the crisis on the state.
Why it matters
The drug menace remains a central political issue in Punjab, influencing voter sentiment across various demographics ahead of future electoral cycles.
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