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Politics

Punjab’s worsening drug trade poses challenge for AAP

Source: NDTV · 23 Sep 2026, 11:12 UTC

The drug trade in Punjab has continued to worsen despite the Aam Aadmi Party seeking three to six months to address the problem, according to the supplied material. The trade has spread into remote villages, raising questions about the government’s ability to deliver on its response.

Punjab’s drug problem is emerging as a major political challenge for the Aam Aadmi Party, according to the supplied material. The party had sought three to six months to tackle the menace. However, the situation subsequently worsened, with the drug trade spreading into remote villages.

The material describes the issue as a potential “Achilles heel” for the AAP, suggesting that its handling of the crisis could affect the party politically. It does not provide figures on drug seizures, arrests, treatment or deaths, and gives no response from the Punjab government or opposition parties.

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