In a scathing critique, BJP leader Naib Singh Saini has slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, declaring that the state’s condition has plummeted since they took power. Speaking at a recent rally in Chandigarh, Saini painted a grim picture of lawlessness, economic stagnation, and crumbling infrastructure under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s leadership.
Saini highlighted the surge in drug-related crimes and gang violence that has gripped Punjab’s streets. ‘What was once Punjab’s pride in its vibrant youth is now overshadowed by addiction and fear,’ he remarked, pointing to official statistics showing a spike in narcotics seizures and overdose deaths. The BJP leader accused AAP of failing to deliver on pre-election promises to eradicate the drug menace within months.
Economic woes were another focal point. Punjab’s agricultural sector, the backbone of its economy, faces uncertainty with farmer protests intensifying over unpaid dues and inadequate MSP guarantees. Industrial growth has stalled, with investors fleeing due to power shortages and bureaucratic red tape. ‘AAP came with brooms to clean corruption, but they’ve swept Punjab into debt,’ Saini quipped, citing rising state borrowings and fiscal deficits.
On the governance front, Saini lambasted AAP for internal party rifts and administrative paralysis. Key departments are riddled with vacancies, healthcare facilities are overwhelmed, and education standards are slipping. He urged Punjabis to reflect on the ‘Delhi model’ AAP touted, now exposed as hollow in the heartland.
As assembly elections loom, Saini’s remarks signal BJP’s aggressive push to reclaim Punjab. The party is banking on highlighting AAP’s shortcomings to rally support. Whether this narrative resonates with voters disillusioned by unfulfilled dreams remains to be seen, but Saini’s bold statement has ignited fresh political discourse in the state.