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BJP vows to eradicate Punjab drug menace, likening effort to anti‑Naxal and anti‑gangster drives, says Dhillon
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 06:32 AM
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BJP leader Dhillon announced that the party will launch a comprehensive campaign to eliminate drugs in Punjab, drawing parallels with past operations against Naxalism and gangsterism.
Punjab's drug problem was the focus of a recent statement by BJP leader Dhillon, who pledged that the party will eradicate the narcotics menace with the same vigor applied to earlier anti‑Naxal and anti‑gangster operations.
The declaration underscores the BJP's intent to treat drug trafficking as a security issue, aligning it with past internal‑security challenges that the government claims to have subdued.
While no specific policy details were disclosed, the party's message signals a forthcoming push for stricter enforcement and coordinated action across law‑enforcement agencies in the state.
Analysts note that the comparison to Naxalism and gangsterism aims to convey a decisive, zero‑tolerance stance, though the effectiveness of such an approach will depend on implementation and resources.
The statement comes amid ongoing concerns about the impact of drug abuse on Punjab's youth and calls for stronger measures from both political and civil society actors.
The declaration underscores the BJP's intent to treat drug trafficking as a security issue, aligning it with past internal‑security challenges that the government claims to have subdued.
While no specific policy details were disclosed, the party's message signals a forthcoming push for stricter enforcement and coordinated action across law‑enforcement agencies in the state.
Analysts note that the comparison to Naxalism and gangsterism aims to convey a decisive, zero‑tolerance stance, though the effectiveness of such an approach will depend on implementation and resources.
The statement comes amid ongoing concerns about the impact of drug abuse on Punjab's youth and calls for stronger measures from both political and civil society actors.