Haryana CM Saini Campaigns in Punjab on Anti-Drug Promise Ahead of 2027 Polls

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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has been actively campaigning in neighboring Punjab, making the drug menace a central issue. He has promised that a BJP government would eradicate the drug problem in Punjab if the party is voted to power in the 2027 state elections. Saini's cross-border campaigning has drawn attention, as the drug issue is a sensitive and longstanding concern in Punjab. His remarks have sparked a political row, with critics noting the contrast between his public promises and discussions within the Haryana Assembly on the same issue.

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