AAP accuses BJP of fabricating drug‑trafficker links to tarnish Punjab election

A senior AAP leader speaking in Delhi alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party is orchestrating a false narrative that connects the party with drug traffickers, aiming to damage its image before the upcoming Punjab elections. The accusation was made during a press briefing where the spokesperson cited recent media reports that purportedly link BJP officials to narcotics networks.
The party contended that the alleged links are fabricated and part of a larger strategy to sway voters in Punjab, where drug-related issues have become a pivotal campaign theme. AAP demanded a transparent inquiry into the sources of these claims and warned that such tactics undermine democratic discourse.
The BJP, when approached for comment, rejected the allegations, describing them as baseless and politically motivated. Party officials emphasized that they have no involvement in any drug-related activities and urged the AAP to focus on policy debates rather than unsubstantiated accusations.
Political analysts noted that the exchange reflects the heightened tension between the two parties as Punjab's electoral battle intensifies, with both sides seeking to dominate the narrative on law and order.
No independent evidence has been presented to substantiate the drug‑trafficker link, and the matter is expected to remain a point of contention in the pre‑poll discourse.