Gangsters reviving terror-era fear in Punjab, says Warring
Ludhiana, July 14 -- Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Sunday reaffirmed the party's unity in the state and said that the Congress was set to return to power in the 2027 assembly elections.
Addressing the 'Save Constitution' rallies in Gill and Payal assembly segments, Warring raised concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, alleging that gangsters had created an atmosphere of fear reminiscent of the days of terrorism. "Ransom calls have become routine. People are forced to pay up and they don't even dare to lodge complaints," he said, pressing for radical police reforms to ensure accountability in the registration of fake FIRs.
Paying tribute to former chief minister Beant Singh, Warring recalled his sacrifice in restoring peace to Punjab. He said Beant Singh's contribution to rebuilding the state could never be forgotten. "The prosperous Punjab we see today is because of Beant Singh's sacrifice," he added.
On the issue of drug crisis in the state, Warring said there was no magic wand to solve the crisis but stressed on the need to generate employment opportunities. "Jobs can be the best antidote to drugs," he added, accusing the AAP government of failing to fill thousands of vacancies due to financial constraints.
Congress general secretary Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa slammed the BJP for spreading disinformation. He challenged the party to name one contribution it made to India's freedom struggle....
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