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AAP leader Sonia Mann urges Congress to support government action against drug trafficking in Punjab
LUDHIANA: Responding to
Congress
leader
Alka Lamba
's "statement" on the drug issue in
Punjab
, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader
Sonia Mann
countered by saying that the role of the opposition is not just to criticise the govt but also to "acknowledge" and appreciate its "good work".
Sonia
Mann
said that for the "first time", a govt in Punjab is taking such "massive action" against drug traffickers. 'Anti-drug committees have been formed in every village, and large-scale awareness campaigns are being conducted. This deserves praise, but it is unfortunate that opposition leaders are resorting to petty politics even on an issue like drugs,' she claimed.
Sonia Mann further added that during Congress's tenure, several ministers and MLAs were themselves accused of being involved in drug trafficking.
'Alka Lamba should say something about that as well, and she should question Punjab Congress President Raja Warring on why he is advocating for opening opium theke, which would only encourage drug use,' she remarked.
She alleged that the Congress and Akali govts "promoted" drug use in Punjab by providing political patronage to traffickers. 'This resulted in the destruction of thousands of families, with countless parents losing their children and many children becoming orphans. In contrast, the AAP govt is taking strict action against drug traffickers, sending them to jail, and demolishing their illegal properties. This has created a significant fear among drug traffickers,' Mann claimed.
She urged Congress leaders to support the govt's "efforts" to rid Punjab of drugs as quickly as possible, instead of "politicising" the issue.
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