'Jokes Don't Work': Nayab Saini Slams Punjab Govt Over Drug Menace
Haryana CM Nayab Saini criticizes the Punjab government's handling of the drug crisis and calls for a united effort to save the youth.
In a scathing attack on the Punjab administration, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has raised serious concerns over the escalating Punjab drug menace, warning that the state's youth are being dragged into a dark abyss of addiction. Speaking in Jalandhar, the Chief Minister emphasized that the fight against substance abuse must transcend political rivalry to save countless families from devastation.
A Government Built on 'Lies and Jokes'
The Haryana CM did not mince words while questioning the effectiveness of the current Punjab government. Taking a sharp dig at the state's leadership, Saini remarked that the government was established on a foundation of "lies and jokes."
"Jokes don't work; it's the work that works," Saini asserted, suggesting that the administration's approach to tackling the narcotics crisis has been insufficient and lacking in real action.
The Human Cost: Families in Turmoil
During his visit, Saini referred to the murder of Parvinder Singh Gota, using the incident to highlight the volatility and instability caused by the prevailing situation in Punjab. He expressed deep anguish over the emotional toll addiction takes on parents and households, noting that the consequences of drug abuse ripple far beyond the individual user.
The Chief Minister described the current state of affairs as a matter of grave concern, stating that the youth of Punjab have strayed so far into addiction that they have reached the "depths." He called for a massive, large-scale rescue operation to help young people break their dependence on substances.
The 2029 Deadline: A Drug-Free Punjab
Despite his criticism, Nayab Saini expressed confidence in a future where Punjab is liberated from the grip of narcotics. He invoked the commitment made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who has stated the goal of making the state drug-free before 2029.
Saini reaffirmed this objective, stating, "Amit Shah ji recently said that we will free Punjab from drugs before 2029, and we will do it."
Beyond Politics: A Social Emergency
The Haryana CM urged all stakeholders to stop treating the drug crisis as a political football. He stressed that substance abuse is an emotional and social emergency rather than a partisan issue.
- Collective Effort: Saini called for a united approach to dismantle drug trafficking networks.
- Youth Rescue: He emphasized the need for coordinated support systems to rehabilitate affected youth.
- Family Support: The focus must remain on preventing further suffering for the families caught in the crossfire of addiction.
Saini's remarks come at a time when demands for stronger action against drug trafficking in Punjab continue to grow, highlighting the urgent need for inter-state and central coordination to secure the future of the region's younger generation.