In a passionate address that underscored the gravity of Punjab’s drug crisis and the political will to uproot it, Delhi Chief Minister and AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal, alongside Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, reiterated their firm commitment to eliminate drug abuse and trafficking from the state. The leaders declared that the battle against drugs in Punjab has transformed into a people’s movement, with increasing participation from citizens and entire villages joining hands to reclaim their future from the grip of addiction.
Speaking at a community function in Nabha, Patiala, Kejriwal directly accused previous governments of facilitating the spread of narcotics in Punjab, claiming that drugs did not make their way into homes on their own but were distributed with political backing. His remarks echoed the growing public sentiment against the networks of drug smuggling, which he asserted had once operated under the protection of those in power.
Bhagwant Mann emphasized that the war on drugs was not just a policy decision but a mission to secure the future of Punjab’s youth. He urged people across the state to treat this campaign as a mass movement, asserting that true victory would only be possible with community participation. Mann highlighted the progress made under the AAP government, pointing out that in the last two years, the administration has devised a strategic crackdown on the drug supply chain. This included arresting key figures in the trade, confiscating properties amassed through illicit profits, and demolishing assets linked to drug smuggling using legal enforcement powers.
Mann warned that the government’s bulldozer drive against smugglers would continue until the last trace of the drug mafia was wiped out. He expressed pride in the role of Punjab Police and credited their sustained operations for crippling the backbone of the drug network. According to him, what was once a seemingly unbreakable chain has now begun to fracture, giving way to hope and rehabilitation.
Kejriwal applauded the resilience of Punjab’s people, especially in rural areas, where entire villages are now actively pursuing de-addiction initiatives. He painted a picture of a hopeful future—where students have access to quality education, households receive uninterrupted electricity, and healthcare services are accessible to all. The AAP leader claimed that these transformative efforts were paving the way for “Rangla Punjab,” a term symbolic of a vibrant, prosperous, and drug-free Punjab.
Mann also took the opportunity to express his unwavering commitment to protect the interests of Punjab and Punjabis. He described himself as the custodian of the state’s three crore people and vowed to continue raising key issues such as water disputes, the contentious Yamuna-Sutlej Link, and the role of the Bhakra Beas Management Board at national platforms. In his view, Punjab’s unity and spirit of brotherhood remain its strongest defense against divisive forces.
The Chief Minister also criticized political opportunists who, he claimed, drop into Punjab only during elections, contrasting them with grassroots leaders who rise from the people and work tirelessly for their welfare. As a testament to this, he shared that over 54,000 jobs have been created under the current government—all filled on the basis of merit, free from corruption or favoritism.
In a scathing remark aimed at former administrations, Kejriwal stated that those who had profited from the drug trade at the expense of Punjab’s youth would face justice. The properties they built from blood money are being razed, and their days of impunity are over, he warned.
The campaign, now branded Yudh Nasheyan De Virudh (War Against Drugs), is gaining momentum, with citizens rising to the occasion. From aggressive law enforcement to grassroots activism, Punjab is witnessing an unprecedented, coordinated push to eradicate drug abuse once and for all.
Kejriwal concluded on an optimistic note, envisioning a near future where Punjab stands tall as a leader in education, health, infrastructure, and civic empowerment—a future, he insisted, that every Punjabi deserves.
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