'Every promise by Jhadu party was a lie': Harsimrat Kaur Badal
SAD MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal accuses the AAP government of betraying Punjab, alleging unfulfilled promises and rising drug issues in the state.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Member of Parliament Harsimrat Kaur Badal has launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, accusing them of completely betraying the citizens of Punjab. During a press interaction in Sangrur on Monday, the SAD leader claimed that the ruling party's promises have proven to be nothing more than falsehoods, leaving the state grappling with worsening social issues.
Allegations of Liquor Trade Links and Drug Crisis
Speaking in the constituency of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Badal leveled serious allegations regarding the reputation of the Sangrur region. She asserted that the area's prestige was tarnished during Mann's previous tenure as an MP due to alleged associations with the liquor trade.
The SAD MP further intensified her criticism by targeting the current administration's handling of substance abuse. She alleged that the state's leadership has failed to curb the narcotics menace and instead has allowed the problem to permeate high levels of government. Badal claimed that the Chief Minister's own residence has become a symbol of this failure, alleging that the CM himself is not adhering to his own anti-drug pledges.
"Swearing on my mother's head, he said he would end drugs, but he himself is rolling around in alcohol and drugs," Badal stated, adding that the 'Jhadu' party's promises have resulted in widespread public resentment and protests across all sectors of Punjabi society.
Betrayal of Women Voters
Beyond the issue of narcotics, Badal highlighted what she described as a massive betrayal of the women of Punjab. She noted a recurring pattern in politics where parties aggressively highlight the struggles of women during election campaigns only to abandon them once power is secured.
According to the MP, the AAP government has failed to deliver on the specific commitments made to female voters. She observed that:
- Political parties frequently use women's issues as a primary campaign tool to gain votes.
- Once in power, these issues are systematically ignored.
- The current administration has forgotten the very problems it promised to resolve.
Badal concluded that the sense of disillusionment is growing among the populace, as the gap between political rhetoric and ground reality continues to widen in the state.