Punjab Drug Fight Becomes Election Issue After Activist's Killing
The killing of Parvinder Singh Jhota, an anti-drug campaigner in Punjab, has sharply raised public anger over the state's drug problem. Political parties see the issue as a chance to gain ground as the Assembly election approaches. The drug menace has stayed at the centre of political and social debate for more than a decade.
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Context: Punjab has struggled with drug abuse and trafficking for many years, and it has been a major campaign issue in past polls. Assembly elections are due in 2027, so parties are competing to show they can act on it.
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