Utterly clear, Amit Shah declared that a BJP‑led Punjab will be drug‑free by 31 December 2029 if the party secures the 2027 assembly elections. This pledge was made at a packed rally in Jalandhar, where he urged the state’s youth to vote for BJP.
Shah’s speech was laced with emotion, recalling mothers who have lost sons to addiction. He cited a woman clutching photos of two dead children, using their stories to underline the urgency of eradicating drug use.
The minister accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s administration of inflating the drug trade, claiming the AAP government has held no anti‑drug meetings in three years and rejected central proposals to tackle the problem. He also highlighted alleged misuse of public funds, citing about ₹785 crore spent annually on state advertising.
Further criticisms touched on mining revenue decline, irregularities in land and advertising deals, and the AAP’s failure to deliver promised minimum support prices for 26 crops. Shah promised a BJP government would secure a permanent solution for farmers.
The BJP’s drug‑free deadline gives the party a tangible benchmark for its campaign, forcing the AAP to confront its record on the crisis. With the 2027 election approaching, the pledge will likely dominate BJP rallies and test the AAP’s response strategy.