Punjab Speaker admits AAP government failed to eliminate ‘Chitta’
Kotkapura, September 1: The Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan publicly admitted during a public meeting in Kotkapura that the Aam Aadmi Party government has failed to fulfill its promise to eliminate Chitta from the state.
He stated that the government has fulfilled many election promises, but the problem of synthetic drugs, or ‘Chitta’ ( cocaine or heroin), remains unaddressed.
Addressing the gathering, Sandhwan, speaking among women and families, admitted that the government has failed to fulfill its promise to eliminate Chitta from the state. However, the Assembly Speaker also claimed that the current government is vigorously fighting the illegal drug trade. He stated that unlike previous governments, no local political leader, MLA, minister, or Chief Minister is now protecting drug traffickers.
Sandhwan also mentioned a controversial proposal to curb the drug trade. He said that steps are planned to make the bail process for habitual drug traffickers difficult. Under this plan, a proposal is to publicly display at intersections in major cities the names of those who come forward to provide bail or stand surety for drug traffickers arrested in court. He said that when police arrest drug traffickers, their families and relatives often demand their release, claiming that the accused is merely a drug addict. Sandhwan appealed to families to cooperate in the action against those involved in the drug trade instead of seeking legal redress for them.
The Assembly Speaker said that the fight against drug trafficking cannot be won solely through police action. The role of society and families is also crucial. He urged parents to pay attention to their children and involve them in spiritual and social activities to prevent them from falling into the trap of drug addiction.
Following Sandhwan’s statement, the opposition has also targeted the government. Congress leader and district president Babbu Brar said that the Assembly Speaker’s public admission of the government’s anti-drug campaign’s shortcomings exposes the ground reality of the campaign. He called it an indication of the gap between the government’s claims and the actual situation.
