DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

Reiterating the firm commitment of the state government to wipe out the curse of drugs from the state, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that no one involved in this heinous crime is being spared and severest of severe action is being taken against them.

Interacting with the media persons here at his official residence, the Chief Minister said that contrary to the previous regimes, when the Ministers used to sell the drugs, none of the persons from the ruling dispensation is involved in this atrocious crime. He categorically said that the state government has adopted a zero tolerance policy against the drug menace and no one indulging in this crime against humanity is being spared today. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that even the black sheep amongst the law enforcing agencies are being identified and severest of severe action will be taken against them.

The Chief Minister said that as a result of Yudh Nasheyan Virudh the campaign which has been launched against drug menace, several villages of the state have been made drug free.

He said that this fight will continue till an ounce of drug is present in the state and every effort is being made to make Punjab free from this scourge.

Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government will not rest until the war against drugs is not won.

Replying to another query, the Chief Minister said that it is ironic that the farmer unions are worried about having a debate with him whereas he is concerned about safeguarding the interests of the farmers.

He said that paddy transplantation has already begun in the state and the Punjab government has made elaborate arrangements to facilitate the farmers. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government is committed to ensure the well being of the farmers and no stone will be left unturned for it.

The Chief Minister also quipped that seeking votes on the name of Operation Sindoor will hardly help the BJP as people will not get swayed away with the tactics of the saffron party.

He said that these are mere theatrics and the wise people of the state and country will never fall prey to it.

Bhagwant Singh Mann said

(editor@dailyworld.in)