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AAP Counters BJP Drug Allegations With Majithia Case Referral
The Aam Aadmi Party has escalated its political response to the BJP's anti-drug campaign against Punjab's government by highlighting the central agency investigation into former SAD leader Bikram Majithia's alleged involvement in drug trafficking.
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As the BJP intensifies pressure on the Punjab administration over narcotics-related issues, the AAP has shifted the political narrative by drawing attention to the Majithia case, which has been referred to a central investigative agency. The move appears designed to deflect criticism while raising questions about the Akali Dal's track record on the same issue.
The reference to the Majithia investigation comes amid speculation about a potential political realignment between the Shiromani Akali Dal and BJP in Punjab. Political analysts suggest the AAP is attempting to use the drug trafficking allegations against the former SAD minister to counter claims that the current administration has failed to address the state's persistent narcotics problem.
The central agency's involvement in the Majithia case underscores the seriousness of the allegations, which the AAP contends demonstrate that drug-related criminality was not confined to the current governance period. The party's strategy reflects the intensifying political battle over who bears responsibility for Punjab's struggle with drug trafficking and related criminal activity.