Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has strongly denied that Punjab has a drug problem. He said the state is being defamed for no reason. His comments came during an address at a "Yudh Nashiyan Virudh" event held at the Punjab Police Academy in Phillaur. The event was attended by key police officials and cabinet colleagues.
Mann's statement is a direct response to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who has been raising the issue of drugs in Punjab. The Chief Minister said that just like stubble burning, drugs are also blamed on Punjab even though these problems exist in other states too.
Bhagwant Mann's Strong Message to Amit Shah on Punjab Drug Problem
The Chief Minister made it clear that Punjab does not deserve the drug tag. He said the central government, under which 50 kilometres of the BSF area falls, should look at its own territory instead of blaming Punjab.
"Nasha hai nahi ethe" (There are no drugs here) — Bhagwant Mann, as reported in the original story
Mann also pointed out that Punjab is often blamed for stubble fires, even though such incidents happen in other states as well. He said this is a pattern of unfairly targeting Punjab.
What Bhagwant Mann Told Punjab Police at Phillaur Event
At the event, Mann gave a clear instruction to the state police. He asked them to do their duties with full dedication. He said the police must ensure justice for the state and work towards bringing back the "Punjab of Mahraja Ranjit Singh's times."
The Chief Minister's remarks come at a time when the Centre has been pressing Punjab over drug-related issues. The original story also mentions that the Centre will seek the Punjab government's response on the Jhota killing and Dirba death cases, as stated by Amit Shah.
- Mann said Punjab is defamed for drugs just like it is blamed for stubble fires
- He said the Centre controls 50 km of BSF area and should focus there
- He told Punjab Police to work diligently and ensure justice
- The event was held at Punjab Police Academy, Phillaur
Our Take: Why This Punjab Drugs Row Matters
In our view, this is a clear political fight between Punjab and the Centre. Mann is trying to defend his state's image, while Shah is putting pressure on the state government over law and order issues. The truth about drugs in Punjab is complex, but what matters here is that the Chief Minister has publicly denied the problem and shifted blame to the Centre.
To put it plainly, readers should understand that this is not just about drugs — it is about who controls the narrative. Mann wants to show that Punjab is being unfairly targeted. The Centre wants to show that Punjab has a serious problem. Both sides are playing politics, and the people of Punjab are caught in the middle.
What this means for you: If you live in Punjab, you will see more of this blame game between the state and the Centre. The real question is whether the drug problem is being solved or just being used for political points. Mann's instruction to the police to bring back "Mahraja Ranjit Singh's times" sounds good, but concrete action will matter more than speeches.
The article is based on the original story about Bhagwant Mann's statement. No additional sources were found to verify or expand on this specific event.
