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Haryana CM Naib Saini slams Centre over drug‑free pledge at Fazilka event
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 02:32 PM
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During the ‘Nasha Mukt Punjab’ rally in Fazilka, Haryana Chief Minister Naib Saini accused the Union government of failing to deliver on its promise to eradicate drug abuse.
The Haryana chief minister, Naib Saini, attended a "Nasha Mukt Punjab" campaign rally in the border town of Fazilka, where he used the platform to target the central government. He highlighted the ongoing drug problem in the region and questioned the effectiveness of the Union's promises to eliminate narcotics.
Saini asserted that despite repeated assurances from New Delhi, tangible results remain lacking, and the drug menace continues to affect youth across both Punjab and Haryana. He urged the centre to translate its rhetoric into concrete action, including stricter enforcement and rehabilitation measures.
The remarks came without an immediate response from the central government. Observers noted that the criticism reflects growing frustration among state leaders over perceived gaps between national policy and on‑ground realities.
The rally, organized by local anti‑drug groups, featured speeches from activists and officials, aiming to raise awareness and mobilise community support for a drug‑free Punjab.
The event concluded with a call for coordinated efforts between state and central agencies to curb the spread of illicit substances.
Saini asserted that despite repeated assurances from New Delhi, tangible results remain lacking, and the drug menace continues to affect youth across both Punjab and Haryana. He urged the centre to translate its rhetoric into concrete action, including stricter enforcement and rehabilitation measures.
The remarks came without an immediate response from the central government. Observers noted that the criticism reflects growing frustration among state leaders over perceived gaps between national policy and on‑ground realities.
The rally, organized by local anti‑drug groups, featured speeches from activists and officials, aiming to raise awareness and mobilise community support for a drug‑free Punjab.
The event concluded with a call for coordinated efforts between state and central agencies to curb the spread of illicit substances.