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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann urges people to join fight against drugs and corruption
Patiala: Punjab chief minister on Sunday called upon the people to come forward and join the crusade against drugs and corruption to make it a mass movement. While addressing the gathering during a function organised by Aggarwal Sabha here on Sunday, the CM said the state govt has embarked on a war against drugs and corruption, adding that this drive can be successful only with the proactive support and cooperation of the people. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He said this is the fight for coming generations and cannot be won without the support of the common man. Mann exhorted the people to extend wholehearted support for this noble cause, further transforming it into a mass movement, to make Punjab a progressive and frontrunner state in the country The CM said the bulldozer drive to demolish the properties of the drug smugglers will continue until a logical conclusion is reached. He said the action is being taken as per the law of the land and it is aimed at ensuring that the drug trade is dealt a fatal blow. Soliciting fulsome support and cooperation of people in the war against drugs, the CM said the scourge of drugs was a blot on the face of the state and it took more than two years for the state govt to chalk out a strategy for wiping out this curse. He said that subsequently, the supply line of drugs was snapped, big fishes involved in these heinous crimes were put behind bars, rehabilitation of the drug victims was ensured, and even the property of the drug smugglers was confiscated and destroyed. He said that now the state govt has launched a war against drugs in the form of Yudh Nasheyan Virudh, the aim of which is to clean the state. The Chief Minister said that the people of the state have given a thumping majority to the Aam Aadmi Party and it is high time that the people of the state are paid back by progressive policies. He said that though politicians have always tried to divide the people on sectarian lines, the people of the state have always thwarted such attempts. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Further, Mann said he vehemently raised the issues of water, Yamuna Satluj Link (YSL), high-handedness of Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), Chandigarh, and others before the Prime Minister during the meeting of Niti Aayog held at New Delhi on Saturday. He said as custodian of the interests of three crore Punjabis, it is his moral duty and he will always do that. The CM said though the forces inimical to the state are trying hard to create a rift amongst society, they will never be successful in these evil designs. He said the social bonding in the state is so strong that any seed could grow on the fertile land of Punjab, but the seed of hatred will never germinate here at any cost. The Chief Minister said that it is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that more than 54,000 jobs have been provided to the youth of the state. He said that all the jobs have been given completely on the basis of merit, without any corruption or nepotism, making the youth an active partner in the socio-economic development of Punjab. Meanwhile, during his address, national convener of AAP Arvind Kejriwal said the previous regimes not only patronised the drug dealers but they themselves carried out the business in their govt vehicles. However, he said the Mann-led state govt is acting strictly against the drug menace and it will not allow its youth to fall prey to this menace. The former Delhi CM said he is elated to learn that the backbone of the drug trade has been broken, for which Punjab Police needs a pat. He said the manner in which this anti-drug campaign has been launched finds no parallel in contemporary Indian history. He added that there is no dearth of funds for the progress of the state and Rangla Punjab will be a reality soon. He said today students are getting quality education, people are getting quality healthcare facilities, 90% of households are getting free power, and others. Kejriwal said the day is not far when Punjab will emerge as a leader in every field and people will be immensely benefited from it. MSID:: 121395355 413 |
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: Mann calls for mass movement against drugs, corruption in state
Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday appealed to the people to actively participate in the fight against drugs and corruption, describing it as a battle for the future of Punjab's coming generations. Addressing a gathering at a function organised by the Aggarwal Sabha in Nabha, the CM emphasised that public support is critical to the success of this mission. 'The state government has launched a war against the menace of drugs and corruption, but this drive can only succeed with the proactive cooperation of the people,' said Mann. He called on citizens to treat the anti-drug campaign 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' as a collective responsibility. Mann highlighted that the state has taken strict legal actions, including the demolition of properties belonging to drug smugglers, and pledged that such operations would continue until the drug trade is completely eliminated. 'The action is being taken as per the law of the land, and its aim is to deal a fatal blow to the drug network,' he added. The CM noted that it took over two years to develop a comprehensive strategy to combat the drug crisis. 'We broke the supply chain, arrested major drug traffickers, ensured rehabilitation for victims, and seized properties bought with drug money,' he stated. He reassured the public of his government's commitment to transparency and inclusive growth. 'I will continue to fight for Punjab's rights till my last breath,' Mann asserted, referencing his meeting with the Prime Minister at the NITI Aayog meeting. Kejriwal backs anti-drug campaign Speaking at the event, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal supported Mann's anti-drug initiatives, alleging that previous governments in Punjab had not only protected drug traffickers but also facilitated the trade using official machinery. 'Ministers in the previous governments delivered drugs door to door in their official vehicles. Drug smugglers stayed in their houses. This is on record. They completely ruined Punjab,' he said. Traders' boards to be set up in Punjab Kejriwal also said traders' boards will be set up at the state and district levels to give a boost to trade and commerce in Punjab. In the coming days, major investment-friendly decisions will be taken by the AAP government, he said adding that the motive is to give impetus to the Punjab industry of the state and create an environment where it can excel, he said. Revamp of Kali Mata Mandir announced Chief minister Mann and Kejriwal also visited Kali Mata Mandir in Patiala where they offered prayers and announced a renovation project for the historic temple. Addressing the media after paying obeisance, they announced that the temple would undergo a complete facelift, with special focus on rejuvenating the 'sarovar' (sacred pond), which has remained dry for the past 30 years. 'The sarovar will be restored, including desilting, waterproofing, and stonework along the banks,' said Mann. 'We will also improve the surrounding pathways to enhance the experience for devotees.' Kejriwal added that adequate resources would be allocated to ensure a timely and high-quality renovation. Box AAP supremo plays Baniya's son card Patiala: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday invoked his 'Baniya's son' analogy to underline his financial expertise in managing state resources. Addressing the Aggarwal Sabha in Nabha, he claimed that despite inheriting a debt-ridden government, the AAP government in Punjab had successfully fulfilled all its promises without ever blaming empty coffers. 'Unlike previous governments, which always complained about empty coffers, we never made excuses. When we took over, the state was under debt. I am a Baniya's son, and I know where to bring money from to run the government. In just three years, we delivered everything we promised,' said Kejriwal. The AAP leader also pointed to Punjab's economic decline, stating that the state, once having the highest per capita income in the country, had now slipped to 17th position under previous regimes. He attributed the decline to years of misgovernance and emphasised AAP's commitment to reviving Punjab's economy.
