7 hours in the pastWriter: Aziz Cutleriwala
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a press convention in Ahmedabad. He alleged that Gujarat is witnessing a rising drug menace just like the ‘Udta Punjab’ disaster, and known as on the state to attract classes from Punjab’s aggressive enforcement and coverage measures to curb narcotics networks.
CM Bhagwant Mann tackle press convention in Ahmedabad
Tackling ‘Udta Punjab’
Mann stated his authorities has intensified motion towards drug syndicates, resulting in the seizure of tonnes of narcotics and the arrest of a number of ‘huge heads’ within the commerce.
Drug menace in Gujarat
Responding to a query from Bhaskar English, Mann agreed with the statement that Gujarat is rising as a key hub for drug lords.
He cited a current seizure by Punjab Police of medication value round Rs 20,000 crore from a port in Gujarat, and stated his administration is in fixed coordination with Gujarat Police to dismantle cross-state networks.
Mann additionally pointed to worldwide linkages within the drug commerce, saying some accused have been working from overseas nations. “We sought red-corner notices by means of the Union Residence Ministry and introduced them beneath the Interpol scanner,” he stated.
CM Bhagwant Mann in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Highlighting border safety measures, the Punjab CM stated an anti-drone system has been put in alongside the worldwide border with Pakistan to stop drug drops and tackle any hostile intent from throughout the frontier.
CM Mann bats for his ‘Punjab mannequin’
Alongside the crackdown narrative, Mann showcased Punjab’s well being coverage, which offers free remedy of as much as Rs 10 lakh linked to an Aadhaar card, positioning it as a part of a broader welfare-led strategy to governance.
Taking a swipe at Gujarat’s political panorama, Mann alleged that regardless of the BJP being in energy for 3 many years, “nothing vital has occurred,” and claimed the absence of a robust opposition has weakened accountability within the state.
The press convention was attended by AAP leaders Gopal Rai, Isudan Gadhvi, Gopal Italia, Chaitar Vasava, and Manoj Sorathiya.
