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Opposition parties start protest at CM Bhagwant Mann’s Sangrur residence over drugs
✍️ economictimes.com
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 04:37 AM
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Opposition parties have begun an indefinite sit‑in at Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s residence in Sangrur, demanding action against the state’s drug problem.
Several opposition parties in Punjab gathered outside the official residence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in Sangrur on Monday, launching a sit‑in that they say will continue until their demands are met. The demonstrators set up makeshift tents and have blocked the main driveway, drawing attention from local residents and media.
The protest is centred on the growing drug menace that opposition leaders allege the state government has failed to curb. They are calling for a comprehensive crackdown, stricter enforcement of existing laws, and a transparent inquiry into alleged narcotics networks operating in the region.
The Mann administration has not issued an official response yet, but a spokesperson indicated that the government remains committed to tackling drug abuse and will engage with the protesters through appropriate channels. The opposition, however, warned that the sit‑in will remain indefinite until concrete actions are taken.
The protest is centred on the growing drug menace that opposition leaders allege the state government has failed to curb. They are calling for a comprehensive crackdown, stricter enforcement of existing laws, and a transparent inquiry into alleged narcotics networks operating in the region.
The Mann administration has not issued an official response yet, but a spokesperson indicated that the government remains committed to tackling drug abuse and will engage with the protesters through appropriate channels. The opposition, however, warned that the sit‑in will remain indefinite until concrete actions are taken.