- Punjab political turmoil over drug crisis and MLA defections
- The AAP government in Punjab is facing political attacks and allegations regarding the serious drug crisis that has taken root in the state.
Amit Shah addressed the drug crisis in Punjab, visiting Batala and addressing the arrest of Ashwani Kumar.
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Amit Shah addressed the drug crisis in Punjab, visiting Batala and addressing the arrest of Ashwani Kumar.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.AAP targets BJP over drug trafficking failures and alleged gangster treatment in Gujarat jail.1 source
Harsimrat Kaur demands a CBI probe into the drug nexus, and Bhagwant Mann is accused of patronizing the mafia.1 source
Amit Shah addresses the drug crisis in Punjab, visiting Batala and addressing the arrest of Ashwani Kumar.1 source
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The AAP government in Punjab is facing political attacks and allegations regarding the serious drug crisis that has taken root in the state.Also in this story
- The government in Punjab is accused of failing to ensure safety amid drug trafficking concerns in Mansa.
- Anurag Thakur addressed a gathering concerning the drug menace in Punjab.
- AAP supports Mann's anti-drug campaign.
- Laxmi Kanta Chawla held a rally in Amritsar criticizing political parties over substance abuse in Punjab.
Within Punjab political turmoil over drug crisis and MLA defections
The entities involved
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Amit Shah
Indian politician and 32nd Union Minister of Home Affairs
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Aam Aadmi Party
National Political Party in India
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Ashwani Kumar
Indian businessperson (born 1953, child of Neb Raj Kumar)
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