New Delhi: Punjab is one of the five states, along with Uttar Pradesh,h set to hold assembly elections. Preparations for the Punjab assembly elections are in full swing, with a war of words intensifying between leaders of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress. Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has also become active regarding the Punjab elections, launching a sharp attack on the central government over issues concerning law and order and the drug menace in the state.
Furthermore, Rahul Gandhi targeted Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, levelling serious allegations regarding the growing drug addiction in Punjab. He recalled that when he spoke about the drug problem in Punjab a year ago, several political parties claimed he had no understanding of the state. He added that Punjab urgently requires industrial development and infrastructure; otherwise, the drug menace and gangsterism will only continue to spread. Today, synthetic drugs have emerged as a major issue in the state. He also raised questions regarding the performance of the AAP government in Punjab.
Rahul Gandhi’s direct attack on Mann
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stated that the AAP had promised to eradicate the drug trade but has proven completely unsuccessful in doing so. Targeting Bhagwant Mann, he remarked, “He used to sit next to me in the Lok Sabha and tell jokes, and even at 11:00 AM, he would smell of alcohol.” In his remarks, he did not spare Amit Shah or Prime Minister Narendra Modi either.
“I can prove Modi is ‘anti-national’ in five minutes – Rahul Gandhi.
Rahul Gandhi launched a fierce attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. He noted that while Amit Shah claims he will eliminate the drug problem within three years, he will no longer be the Home Minister by then, as this government will cease to exist within a year. He also questioned what became of the drugs seized at Adani’s port. Rahul Gandhi further pointed out that Prime Minister Modi often accuses the Congress of being “anti-national. Challenging the PM to a debate on any platform, he stated, “I will prove within five minutes that Modi is anti-national and is under the control of Donald Trump.
What did Rahul Gandhi say about Sidhu Moosewala?
Rahul Gandhi mentioned that he had met with the father of the late singer Sidhu Moosewala. He explained that he had originally planned a specific structure for his speech, but after meeting with Moosewala’s father, he decided to change his approach. Recalling Sidhu Moosewala, Rahul Gandhi noted that they had met a few years ago; while he did not know him very well at the time, it was clear that he was an exceptionally talented individual.
He remarked, “When we met, it struck me that he was coming from a dangerous environment. Rahul Gandhi further mentioned that he later listened to Moosewala’s song ‘295. Expressing his grief, he highlighted how Moosewala’s security cover was withdrawn, leading to his murder in broad daylight.
