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Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal Calls for Apolitical Fight Against Drug Abuse in Punjab
✍️ ANI News
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 05:03 AM
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Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal urged that the battle against drug abuse in Punjab be pursued without political considerations, stressing a health‑focused approach.
Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal addressed the growing concern of drug abuse in Punjab, stating that the issue should be tackled on a purely health and rehabilitation basis, free from any political agenda. He highlighted that politicising the problem hampers effective intervention and diverts attention from the urgent need for treatment facilities and preventive measures.
Meghwal called on state authorities, law‑enforcement agencies, and civil society groups to collaborate on evidence‑based strategies, including awareness campaigns, counseling services, and stricter monitoring of drug supply chains. He underscored that a coordinated, non‑partisan effort is essential to curb the rising number of addicts and related crimes.
The minister’s remarks come amid reports of increasing drug‑related incidents in several districts of Punjab, prompting calls for stronger policy action. By urging an apolitical stance, Meghwal aims to shift the discourse towards actionable health solutions rather than electoral debates.
He also appealed to community leaders and families to support rehabilitation initiatives and to help destigmatise addiction, thereby fostering an environment where affected individuals can seek help without fear of political backlash.
Meghwal called on state authorities, law‑enforcement agencies, and civil society groups to collaborate on evidence‑based strategies, including awareness campaigns, counseling services, and stricter monitoring of drug supply chains. He underscored that a coordinated, non‑partisan effort is essential to curb the rising number of addicts and related crimes.
The minister’s remarks come amid reports of increasing drug‑related incidents in several districts of Punjab, prompting calls for stronger policy action. By urging an apolitical stance, Meghwal aims to shift the discourse towards actionable health solutions rather than electoral debates.
He also appealed to community leaders and families to support rehabilitation initiatives and to help destigmatise addiction, thereby fostering an environment where affected individuals can seek help without fear of political backlash.