Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Amarinder Singh Claims Gangsters Roam Freely, Criticizes AAP Govt
A former leader of Punjab, Amarinder Singh, spoke out saying that bad guys (gangsters) are walking around freely in Punjab now.
He said when he was in charge, his police were much tougher on them and put them in jail.
He also talked about his promise to fight drugs, saying he tried hard to stop them and blamed Pakistan for sending drugs into the state.
He also mentioned that his political party is ready to win an upcoming election.
Amarinder Singh claims gangsters are freely roaming in Punjab under the current AAP government.
He contrasted this with his tenure, stating his government took strict action against gangsters.
Singh reiterated his past vow to 'break the back' of the drug menace in Punjab.
He blamed Pakistan for smuggling drugs into Punjab via drones to harm the youth.
Singh expressed confidence that his party, the BJP, will win the upcoming Tarn Taran assembly bypoll.
- Who
- Amarinder Singh, former Punjab Chief Minister and BJP leader
- What
- Criticized the current AAP government's handling of law and order, alleging gangsters are roaming freely in Punjab, and reiterated his past stance on drug eradication.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Moga, Punjab
- Why
- To comment on the current law and order situation and the drug menace in Punjab.
Amarinder Singh's Stance
Implicit Criticism of AAP Govt
Gangsterism
Amarinder Singh's Stance
Asserts that during his tenure, gangsters were strictly dealt with and jailed, whereas now they roam freely.
Implicit Criticism of AAP Govt
Implicitly argues that the current AAP government has failed to control gangsterism and maintain law and order.
Drug Menace
Amarinder Singh's Stance
Reiterates his past commitment to 'break the back' of drug supply and blames Pakistan for its role.
Implicit Criticism of AAP Govt
Implicitly suggests the AAP government is not adequately addressing the drug problem, which continues to affect Punjab's youth.
- Who
- Amarinder Singh, former Punjab Chief Minister and BJP leader
- What
- Targeted the AAP government over law and order, alleging gangsters are freely roaming in Punjab. Also commented on the drug issue and upcoming bypolls.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Moga, Punjab
- Law and Order Claim
- Asserted that during his tenure, police took strict action against gangsters, who are now roaming freely.
- Anti-Drug Stance
- Reiterated his 2015 vow to 'break the back' of drugs and mentioned appointing an anti-drug force head.
- Drug Source
- Blamed Pakistan for pushing drugs into Punjab via drones to harm youth.
- Bypoll Prediction
- Stated his party (BJP) is in a good position to win the Tarn Taran by-election.
