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Sukhbir Singh Badal Exposes Punjab Crisis in Exclusive Interview
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News18•08-10-2026, 15:26
Sukhbir Singh Badal Exposes Punjab Crisis in Exclusive Interview
- •Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal addressed Punjab's escalating law and order crisis in an exclusive interview ahead of the assembly elections.
- •Badal identified drug trafficking and rising crime as the most critical challenges currently facing the state.
- •The SAD leader emphasized the urgent need for stronger governance, restored public confidence, and renewed efforts to ensure peace and stability.
- •He strongly criticized the current government for its alleged failures in handling governance, crime, and the drug epidemic.
Key Questions Answered
Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal highlighted that the worsening drug crisis among the youth and the deteriorating law-and-order situation are the two biggest concerns facing Punjab.
Sukhbir Singh Badal alleged that drugs are being pushed and sent across the border into Punjab via drones under the current regime, leading to a rise in addiction.
Data submitted to the Punjab and Haryana High Court showed that nearly 45 percent of inmates in the state's jails are registered drug addicts undergoing opioid treatment.
