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Jasbir Jassi Clashes with Ravneet Bittoo Over Honey Singh’s Role in Punjab Anti-Drug Drive
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 09:19 AM
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Jasbir Jassi expressed anger after Honey Singh was linked to Punjab's anti-drug campaign, leading to a heated exchange with politician Ravneet Bittoo. The incident highlights growing concerns over drug abuse in the state.
Jasbir Jassi, a well-known Punjabi singer, reacted strongly when media reports linked fellow artist Honey Singh to the state's anti-drug initiative. He said associating Honey Singh with the campaign was inappropriate and could mislead the public about the singer's stance on substance abuse.
In response, Ravneet Bittoo, a local politician and former Member of Parliament, countered Jassi's remarks, defending the campaign's intent to involve popular figures to raise awareness among youth. The exchange turned into a verbal spat that was reported from Jalandhar.
Observers say the disagreement reflects broader debates in Punjab about how best to combat rising drug misuse, with celebrities and politicians often at odds over messaging and credibility. The incident underscores that the drug problem in the state is now seen as more than just a law-and-order issue.
In response, Ravneet Bittoo, a local politician and former Member of Parliament, countered Jassi's remarks, defending the campaign's intent to involve popular figures to raise awareness among youth. The exchange turned into a verbal spat that was reported from Jalandhar.
Observers say the disagreement reflects broader debates in Punjab about how best to combat rising drug misuse, with celebrities and politicians often at odds over messaging and credibility. The incident underscores that the drug problem in the state is now seen as more than just a law-and-order issue.