Moga, February 16: In a significant event held in Moga, Punjab, Arvind Kejriwal, the National Convener of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann delivered a strong message regarding the ‘War on Drugs’ campaign. They criticized the Shiromani Akali Dal, BJP, and Congress for allowing the state to become engulfed in drug trafficking.
Kejriwal emphasized that for the first time in Punjab’s history, a government is taking firm action against drug traffickers instead of protecting them. He highlighted the seizure of 2,000 kilograms of narcotics, the arrest of major traffickers, and the demolition of their lavish properties over the past year, asserting that the campaign is yielding tangible results. He warned Punjab residents that bringing back old rulers could lead the state back into the clutches of addiction.
Chief Minister Mann reiterated that this campaign fulfills AAP’s commitment to eradicate ‘chitta’ (a form of synthetic drug) from the state. He stated that the government’s strategy focuses on strict enforcement and long-term prevention, which includes creating playgrounds in every village and providing employment opportunities for the youth to keep them away from drugs.
Addressing the gathering, Kejriwal noted, “Today, people have gathered to participate in the ‘War on Drugs.’ This campaign was launched a year ago on March 1 under CM Mann’s leadership. Initially, public trust was low due to past governments’ empty promises. People were reluctant to share information, fearing threats or harassment from traffickers.”
He added that the police’s recent successes in arresting drug traffickers, seizing drugs, demolishing their properties, and imprisoning major traffickers have gradually restored public confidence in the AAP government.
Mann remarked that ‘chitta’ was introduced into the youth by anti-state forces, dulling the vibrancy of lives and the state itself. He accused previous governments of providing protection to drug traffickers and using government vehicles for drug transportation.
He concluded, “After thorough research, the state government adopted a multi-layered strategy, broke supply lines, rehabilitated victims, demolished criminals’ properties, and imprisoned them.”
