Amit Shah Issues Stern Warning Against Drug Cartels in Jalandhar
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched a direct and aggressive attack on the drug syndicates operating in Punjab, setting a definitive timeline to eradicate the menace completely. Addressing the culmination event of the 'Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra' in Jalandhar, the Home Minister asserted that the state government, backed by central agencies, is fully committed to dismantling the drug supply chains down to their very roots.
Commencing his address by honoring the glorious history, industrious farmers, and valiant soldiers of Punjab, Shah emphasized that a state which has historically safeguarded the nation's food security and borders deserves a secure and drug-free future for its younger generations.
Blaming Past Regimes for the Rise of Synthetic Drugs
Slamming the governance models of previous administrations, Shah noted that dangerous synthetic narcotics like 'Chitta' were allowed to proliferate unchecked, plunging countless families and youth into despair. He underscored that current countermeasures go beyond mere seizures; they target the financial channels, logistical backing, and kingpins orchestrating the illicit trade.
2027 Elections to Focus Solely on Eradicating Drugs
Shifting focus to the political landscape, Shah declared that the forthcoming Punjab assembly elections will be contested by the Bharatiya Janata Party primarily on the issue of a drug-free state. Urging mothers, youth, and citizens to support the party, he made a solemn promise regarding the future of the region.
"I promise the mothers and youth of Punjab today: support the BJP, and well before December 31, 2029, we will completely purge Punjab of the drug menace, ensuring not a single peddler remains." — Amit Shah, Union Home Minister
Security Alert Ahead of the Rally
The high-profile event also witnessed a brief security scare prior to the Home Minister's arrival after local schools and institutions received threatening emails regarding the rally venue. Prompt action by security agencies, bomb squads, and cyber cells cleared all doubts following rigorous inspections, allowing the event to proceed securely and smoothly.
