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Punjab election: BJP, Congress charge AAP over drug issue as party defends record
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 05:02 AM
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Ahead of the Punjab assembly polls, the drug‑abuse debate has intensified with the BJP and Congress accusing the AAP government of mishandling the problem, while AAP maintains its record is improving.
The drug‑abuse issue has emerged as a central theme in the Punjab election campaign. Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Congress have publicly criticised the Aam Aadmi Party, alleging that its tenure has not curbed the spread of narcotics in the state.
In response, AAP representatives have defended their administration, pointing to recent enforcement actions and rehabilitation initiatives as evidence of progress. They argue that the party inherited a severe crisis and has taken steps to address it.
Political analysts note that the debate reflects a broader contest over governance credibility, with each party seeking to portray itself as the most effective guardian of public health and safety in Punjab.
The issue is expected to influence voter sentiment as the election draws near, with parties likely to continue highlighting their respective records on drug control.
Election officials have not reported any new legal filings related to the accusations, and the discourse remains confined to campaign rallies and media statements.
In response, AAP representatives have defended their administration, pointing to recent enforcement actions and rehabilitation initiatives as evidence of progress. They argue that the party inherited a severe crisis and has taken steps to address it.
Political analysts note that the debate reflects a broader contest over governance credibility, with each party seeking to portray itself as the most effective guardian of public health and safety in Punjab.
The issue is expected to influence voter sentiment as the election draws near, with parties likely to continue highlighting their respective records on drug control.
Election officials have not reported any new legal filings related to the accusations, and the discourse remains confined to campaign rallies and media statements.