Warring seeks answers from BJP over smuggling of drugs into India Says, saffron party playing friendly match with its B-team in Punjab on drugs Asserts, buck stops at union Home Minister Amit Shah Chandigarh 17 September ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today questioned the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the centre over the smuggling of huge quantity of drugs into India, particularly through Punjab borders, saying that the buck stops at the union Home Minister Amit Shah, who controls the Border Security Force. Reacting to the proposed ‘yatra’ of the BJP against drugs in Punjab, Warring said, it is indeed a fact that the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has not only failed to curb the drugs, but has added to the problem. He said, the AAP has been a complete disaster in curbing the drugs. But, he added, the BJP government at the centre cannot escape the responsibility either. He pointed out, almost all the drugs are being smugg...
Bajwa Condemns AAP-BJP for Intimidating Farmers
Chandigarh 30 December ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition, Partap Singh Bajwa, has strongly criticized the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government for its mishandling of the ongoing farmers’ movement, accusing it of betraying Punjab’s agrarian community and colluding with the BJP to undermine the state’s proud legacy. “The farmers of Punjab have once again demonstrated their unity and resolve by making today’s bandh (shutdown) a historic success,” Bajwa said. “This movement underscores the legitimacy of their demands and the failure of both the AAP-led Punjab government and the BJP-led central government to address their concerns. Farmers are, and will always be, the backbone of our nation.” Bajwa expressed grave concern over the ongoing hunger strike of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, which has now entered its 35th day. He underscored the farmers’ key demand for an assured Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all crops, calling it essential to protect their livelihoods. Bajwa accused the AAP government of ignoring this critical issue and instead working with the BJP to undermine the farmers’ peaceful agitation.“Reports of a significant police force being deployed at Patiala Police Lines are deeply troubling,” Bajwa said. “Why has such a force been assembled? Is this preparation to intimidate or harm peaceful protesters? Let me be clear—if the Punjab Police uses any force and farmers are injured or harmed in any way, the responsibility will lie squarely on Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. This will be an unforgivable act of betrayal against the very people who elected him.” Bajwa also questioned Mann’s inaction at the national level. “Why hasn’t Bhagwant Mann sought time from the Prime Minister or the Home Minister to resolve this urgent matter? Why is he leaving it to bureaucrats and police officials instead of taking the lead? Farmers’ demands, especially for MSP, are not just state issues—they require national-level intervention,” he added. In his closing remarks, Bajwa issued a stern warning: “Punjab’s farmers and their demands for MSP cannot be ignored or suppressed. The people of Punjab will not tolerate betrayal, whether from the BJP or the AAP government. Both parties must understand that Punjab’s voice and its farmers’ rights cannot be silenced.” He urged the government to immediately meet the farmers’ demands, refrain from using force against peaceful protesters, and protect Punjab’s honor and its agrarian community at all costs.
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