Yudh Nashe Virudh Drive : The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab on Monday launched a sharp attack on what it referred to as the “ED Party” following the arrest of two individuals in Bathinda, including a person allegedly associated with the party’s legal team. According to AAP Punjab, police recovered 13.53 grams of ICE and 14.03 grams of heroin during the operation.
AAP Punjab claimed that the arrests raise serious questions about the opposition’s stance on the drug problem in Punjab. The party alleged that while the opposition presents itself as a solution to the drug menace, such incidents reveal its alleged links to the ecosystem that enabled the spread of narcotics over the years.
Yudh Nashe Virudh Campaign Continues
Highlighting the state’s anti-drug drive, AAP Punjab said the Bhagwant Mann Government’s Yudh Nashe Virudh campaign is taking strict action against drug traffickers, smugglers, and their networks across the state.
The party asserted that Yudh Nashe Virudh is aimed at dismantling the entire drug supply chain and ensuring that those involved in narcotics-related activities face legal consequences, regardless of their political affiliations.
AAP Links Arrests to Punjab’s Drug Debate
AAP Punjab stated that the latest arrests have once again brought the issue of drugs to the forefront of Punjab politics. The party claimed that the Yudh Nashe Virudh initiative has exposed individuals and networks allegedly connected to the drug trade.
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According to the party, the people of Punjab are aware of who remained silent as the drug problem expanded and who is actively working to eradicate it through the Yudh Nashe Virudh campaign.
Government Reiterates Zero-Tolerance Policy
The ruling party reiterated that the Punjab Government has adopted a zero-tolerance approach toward drugs and organized crime. It maintained that Yudh Nashe Virudh is not merely a slogan but an ongoing statewide mission focused on protecting Punjab’s youth and future generations.
AAP Punjab further said that law enforcement agencies have been directed to intensify action against drug traffickers and those facilitating the narcotics trade.
Political Battle Over Drug Issue Intensifies
With Punjab’s political parties increasingly focusing on the issue of drugs, the latest development is likely to intensify the debate ahead of future elections. AAP Punjab expressed confidence that the public would support the government’s efforts under Yudh Nashe Virudh and judge political parties based on their record in tackling the drug menace.
The party maintained that the fight against drugs would continue with full force and that the Yudh Nashe Virudh campaign remains one of the government’s top priorities.