“If any party can make Punjab drug-free, it is BJP”: Raghav Chadha
BJP MP Raghav Chadha claims the party is the only one capable of eradicating the 'chitta' menace from Punjab during the Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra.
In a major political push against the narcotics crisis in the state, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Raghav Chadha has asserted that the BJP is the only political force capable of eradicating the "chitta" (synthetic drugs) menace from Punjab. Speaking in Jalandhar, Chadha emphasized that the party's resolve to create a drug-free state is gaining significant momentum.
Success of the Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra
Addressing reporters following the BJP’s ‘Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra’ event in Jalandhar on Wednesday, Chadha described the rally as an "extremely successful" initiative. He noted that the entire party is united in its mission to tackle the drug epidemic that has plagued the region.
“The entire party is moving forward with the BJP's resolve to make Punjab drug-free. If there is any party capable of eradicating the drug menace from Punjab, of making the state free from 'Chitta', it is the BJP,” Chadha stated confidently.
Comparing Drug Eradication to National Security Successes
Chadha drew parallels between the BJP's proposed strategy for Punjab and the Central Government's handling of major security challenges across India. He highlighted the leadership of the Prime Minister in managing various crises to bolster his argument.
He pointed out that the BJP-led government has successfully:
- Eliminated Naxalism in various regions.
- Uprooted terrorism.
- Ended periods of lawlessness.
- Improved the overall law-and-order situation in multiple states.
Chadha argued that the same decisive approach used to tackle these national issues would be applied to the drug crisis in Punjab, claiming no other party possesses the same capability.
Amit Shah’s Bold Deadline for a Drug-Free Punjab
The remarks from Chadha follow a scathing critique by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. During the same event in Jalandhar, Shah leveled serious allegations against the ruling AAP government, claiming they allowed the trade of synthetic drugs to flourish openly within the state.
Shah made a high-stakes promise to the people of Punjab, setting a clear timeline for the BJP's objectives. He vowed that if the BJP is voted to power, they would ensure Punjab is entirely free from the drug trade by December 31, 2029.
A Campaign Centered on Narcotics Eradication
While acknowledging that the upcoming Assembly elections will involve various complex topics—including farmers' rights, industrial growth, law and order, and women's safety—Shah declared that the BJP's primary focus would be singular and intense.
“The upcoming election, the Bharatiya Janata Party, is going to fight solely and purely on the issue of a drug-free Punjab, for a drug-free Punjab,” Shah announced. He concluded by addressing the youth and mothers of the state, urging them to support the "lotus flower" to secure a future free from the grip of 'chitta'.