Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Kangana Ranaut's Drug Remarks Trigger Punjab, Himachal Row
Actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut sparked a debate by saying that drugs are coming into her home state of Himachal Pradesh from Punjab, leading to addiction issues.
She compared the situation to the film 'Udta Punjab,' which highlighted drug problems.
The Governor of Himachal Pradesh also warned about a rising drug problem.
Punjab's officials, however, disagreed with Ranaut, saying she was making claims without proof.
They pointed out that other states might have a bigger problem.
The Governor said there aren't enough places for people to get help with their addiction.
This situation shows a disagreement between different groups about what is causing the drug problems and how to solve them.
Kangana Ranaut linked rising drug abuse in Himachal Pradesh to narcotics trafficking from Pakistan via Punjab.
Ranaut's comments drew a response from Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party.
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla warned the state could become the next 'Udta Punjab'.
Governor Shukla cited a surge in narcotics-related cases under the NDPS Act.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema accused Ranaut of making baseless statements.
- Who
- Kangana Ranaut, Shiv Pratap Shukla (Governor of Himachal Pradesh), and Harpal Singh Cheema (Punjab Finance Minister).
- What
- A political dispute arose due to comments on drug trafficking and abuse.
- When
- Recent events during and around the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, with national-level political discourse.
- Why
- Kangana Ranaut's remarks about drug trafficking sparked a dispute about the source of drugs and the responsibility for the drug problems.
Aam Aadmi Party (Punjab)
Kangana Ranaut/Himachal Governor
Blame
Aam Aadmi Party (Punjab)
Accuses Kangana Ranaut of making baseless and irresponsible statements.
Kangana Ranaut/Himachal Governor
Supports Kangana Ranaut's claims about drug trafficking from Punjab affecting Himachal Pradesh.
Focus
Aam Aadmi Party (Punjab)
Points out there may be a greater drug menace in BJP-ruled states.
Kangana Ranaut/Himachal Governor
Focuses on the specific situation within Himachal Pradesh and the potential risks.
- Main Issue
- Drug abuse and trafficking
- Key Figures
- Kangana Ranaut, Shiv Pratap Shukla, Harpal Singh Cheema
- Allegation
- Drugs enter Himachal Pradesh from Punjab
- Governor's Concern
- State could become 'Udta Punjab'
- NDPS Cases Increase
- Over 340% from 2012 to 2023
- Rehabilitation Centers
- One existing facility and land identified for a new one