Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Himachal Drug Menace: Kangana's Punjab Link Sparks Controversy
Imagine a problem with drugs in a place called Himachal Pradesh, like a story from a movie called 'Udta Punjab.'
A politician, Kangana Ranaut, says drugs are coming from Pakistan through Punjab, making things tough for young people.
The Governor of Himachal Pradesh agrees, saying the drug problem is growing fast.
He mentioned the number of drug-related cases are increasing rapidly.
But, someone from Punjab's government says Kangana is wrong and shouldn't blame them.
They argue that other places might have a bigger drug issue.
Kangana Ranaut, a BJP MP, linked rising drug abuse in Himachal Pradesh to narcotics trafficking from Pakistan via Punjab.
Ranaut's remarks echoed Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla's warning that the state could become the next 'Udta Punjab'.
The Governor stated narcotics-related cases under the NDPS Act surged over 340% from 2012 to 2023.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema criticized Ranaut, accusing her of making baseless statements.
Cheema questioned why Ranaut was silent on the drug menace in other BJP-ruled states.
- Who
- Kangana Ranaut, Shiv Pratap Shukla, and Harpal Singh Cheema.
- What
- Political row over drug trafficking and drug abuse.
- When
- Recent discussions during the Monsoon Session.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh and Punjab.
- Why
- Differing perspectives on the source and severity of drug issues in Himachal Pradesh.
Punjab's Perspective
Himachal's Perspective
Drug Source
Punjab's Perspective
Punjab denies being the primary source of drugs entering Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal's Perspective
Kangana Ranaut claims that drugs come from Pakistan via Punjab and affect Himachal's youth.
Accountability
Punjab's Perspective
Punjab's government criticizes Ranaut for making baseless statements and focusing on Punjab, while ignoring issues in other BJP-ruled states.
Himachal's Perspective
Kangana Ranaut expresses concern about drug abuse in Himachal Pradesh and its impact on young people and families.
- Politician
- Kangana Ranaut
- Governor
- Shiv Pratap Shukla
- Finance Minister (Punjab)
- Harpal Singh Cheema
- NDPS Act cases increase
- 340% from 2012-2023