India, May 28 -- Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Tuesday advocated for studying the Canadian model of marijuana legalisation as a possible approach to tackling the drug crisis in the state.

Speaking at the "Sanwidhan Bachao Rally" held at a resort in Bhucho, Bathinda, Warring called for a broader debate involving experts and intellectuals on whether the cultivation of poppy should be permitted.

Addressing the audience, the Ludhiana MP acknowledged the complexity of eradicating drug abuse in Punjab. He highlighted the stark difference in the impact of various substances, stating that while the average lifespan of a heroin or smack addict is nearly three years, many villagers addicted to opium have lived for over...