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Anurag Thakur says Punjab must be AAP‑free to become drug‑free
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 07:46 AM
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Union Minister Anurag Thakur asserted that eliminating the AAP government in Punjab is essential for achieving a drug‑free state.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur told reporters that Punjab’s fight against narcotics can succeed only if the state is cleared of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) administration. He linked the persistence of drug trafficking to the current political leadership and argued that a change in governance is a prerequisite for a drug‑free Punjab.
The statement comes amid ongoing concerns over the spread of illicit substances in the state, which has been a focal point of national attention. While the AAP government in Punjab has launched several anti‑drug initiatives, Thakur questioned their effectiveness and called for a complete political overhaul.
Thakur’s remarks add to the growing political debate ahead of upcoming elections, with opposition parties using the drug issue to challenge the incumbent government. No official response from the Punjab administration has been recorded at the time of reporting.
The statement comes amid ongoing concerns over the spread of illicit substances in the state, which has been a focal point of national attention. While the AAP government in Punjab has launched several anti‑drug initiatives, Thakur questioned their effectiveness and called for a complete political overhaul.
Thakur’s remarks add to the growing political debate ahead of upcoming elections, with opposition parties using the drug issue to challenge the incumbent government. No official response from the Punjab administration has been recorded at the time of reporting.