THE MANN GOVT REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE TRUTH, THE DRUG CRISIS IS INSTILLING FEAR AMONG THE PEOPLE
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Paramjit Singh Kainth, Vice President of the BJP SC Morcha (Punjab), has strongly criticized the AAP government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. He stated that the government has consistently failed to tackle the escalating drug crisis within the state.
Referring to a deeply tragic incident in Sultanpur Lodhi (District Kapurthala), Kainth remarked that this family tragedy—in which four sons died due to drug abuse while a fifth son continues to battle addiction—lays bare a bitter reality that the state government appears unwilling to acknowledge.
He expressed deep concern over the statements issued by the administration and the Kapurthala police, describing them as "insensitive and evasive." According to reports, the police had dismissed the anguished cries of a grieving mother as mere "noise."
"Such remarks are not only deeply offensive, but they also reflect the administration's apathy and a deliberate attempt to downplay the severity of the drug epidemic plaguing Punjab," Kainth asserted.
Kainth also welcomed the concerns voiced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Amit Shah had described the deaths caused by drugs as tragic and warned that such incidents create an atmosphere of fear and insecurity within society.
Kainth demanded accountability and urged the Mann government to acknowledge the true gravity of the drug problem in Punjab, initiate an independent investigation into the drug supply networks, strengthen de-addiction and rehabilitation infrastructure, and ensure strict action against officials found negligent in the discharge of their duties. Kainth further emphasized that the easy availability of narcotics, a weak law enforcement mechanism, and the lack of a comprehensive rehabilitation framework have pushed the youth of Punjab into a dangerous cycle of drug addiction.
He stated that Amit Shah has given an assurance that, if granted a mandate, the BJP would completely eradicate the menace of drugs from Punjab within two years. He also reiterated that the Central Government stands ready to extend full cooperation to the State Government in tackling drug trafficking.
"This is not an isolated incident. Even on such a grave humanitarian issue, the State Government is unwilling to acknowledge the truth. Turning a blind eye to the anguish of the affected families is absolutely unacceptable," Kainth asserted. He urged the Punjab Government to rise above political interests, collaborate with central agencies to dismantle drug networks, and rehabilitate the affected youth.
"This is not merely a political matter—it is a humanitarian crisis. The people of Punjab, particularly those from marginalized communities, are the ones suffering the most. The BJP stands firmly with them and will continue to raise this issue until concrete measures are taken," he added.