The writing is on the wall for Punjab under AAP’s watch, according to BJP heavyweight Naib Singh Saini. In a fiery speech, he detailed how the state—once a model of prosperity—has descended into chaos, drugs, and debt since AAP assumed power in 2022.
Law and order has become the biggest casualty. Gang wars and targeted killings make headlines daily, with police seemingly overwhelmed. Saini referenced recent incidents in border districts, where smuggling syndicates thrive unchecked. ‘AAP’s anti-drug war is a farce; they’ve surrendered to the cartels,’ he charged.
Agriculturally, Punjab grapples with paddy procurement delays and groundwater depletion, issues AAP vowed to resolve but exacerbated through poor planning. The state’s debt has ballooned to unsustainable levels, squeezing funds for welfare schemes. Youth migration is at an all-time high, seeking opportunities elsewhere.
Saini criticized the AAP government’s penchant for publicity stunts over substance, from free electricity leading to wasteful consumption to unfulfilled healthcare pledges. Education, too, lags with teacher shortages and outdated curricula.
Looking ahead, Saini rallied BJP workers to expose AAP’s ‘gimmicks’ and restore Punjab’s glory. His critique comes amid AAP’s own accusations against the center, setting the stage for a polarized electoral battle. Punjab’s future hangs in the balance as leaders vie for trust.