Himachal MLA Blames Punjab for Drug Issues; AAP Punjab Responds
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Synopsis
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab rebuked Himachal Pradesh MLA Chandrashekhar Thakur's claims that Punjab is responsible for the drug crisis in Himachal. AAP spokesperson Neel Garg highlighted the failures of the Congress in tackling drug issues and called for accountability from Punjab Congress leaders.
Key Takeaways
- Neel Garg criticized Thakur’s statements as unfounded.
- Drug trafficking in Himachal needs urgent attention.
- Punjab Congress leaders remain silent on allegations.
- Drugs enter Punjab from multiple states.
- The Congress party should address its own issues rather than blame Punjab.
Chandigarh, Jan 22 (NationPress) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab on Wednesday denounced the unfounded allegation made by Himachal Pradesh Congress MLA Chandrashekhar Thakur, who blamed Punjab for the drug crisis affecting Himachal.
AAP's senior spokesperson Neel Garg criticized the statement as a desperate maneuver to draw attention away from the shortcomings of the Himachal Pradesh government and the Congress party.
Thakur asserted that substances like “chitta” are being trafficked to Himachal from Punjab, claiming that Punjab is actively undermining the youth of Himachal.
“The comments made by the Congress MLA are entirely unfounded, lacking any factual basis, and represent a concerted effort to tarnish Punjab’s image. It is quite ironic that the Congress, whose leadership has consistently failed to tackle the drug issue in their own state, is now casting blame on Punjab,” he stated.
Garg brought to light the reality of drug trafficking in Himachal, pointing out that the state has numerous areas involved in the production of synthetic drugs.
“Himachal is home to illicit drug manufacturing centers that have been flagged multiple times by law enforcement. Rather than addressing these hotspots and fortifying local law enforcement, Congress leaders are engaged in a blame-shifting exercise,” he remarked.
Unreservedly, he questioned the inaction of Punjab Congress leaders like Raja Warring and Partap Singh Bajwa.
He called for a definitive response from them, inquiring, “Why are Punjab Congress leaders mute when their own party's MLA is disparaging Punjab? Do they support Thakur’s unfounded allegations, or do they side with Punjab in denouncing such statements?”
Garg also reminded Thakur of the broader context of drug trafficking across India, indicating that drugs enter Punjab from various regions, including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra, as well as through international borders.
“Punjab’s youth have already been harmed due to the drug crisis, and it is disgraceful for the Congress to further vilify a state that is fighting this battle on multiple fronts,” Garg added.
