BJP will eradicate drug menace in Punjab by 2029: Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday vowed to eradicate drug abuse from Punjab by December 2029 if the Bharatiya Janata Party is voted to power in the state's forthcoming assembly elections. Addressing a gathering at Kot Kalan village in Jalandhar district, Shah underscored the BJP's commitment to tackling the narcotics crisis that has long plagued the state. The rally marked the culmination of the state BJP unit's 13-day 'Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra', a campaign aimed at mobilizing public support against drug trafficking and consumption. The initiative has been a key electoral focus for the party as it gears up for state elections next year. Shah's announcement comes amid growing public concern over Punjab's ongoing struggle with drug-related crimes and addiction, issues that have significantly impacted the state's social and economic landscape. The BJP has positioned drug eradication as a central plank of its electoral campaign, seeking to address long-standing grievances among voters.