Punjab Drug War Stats Rise, but Opposition Calls It a PR Exercise

The AAP government in Punjab has been running an anti-drug campaign called 'Yudh Nasheyan Virudh', highlighting increased seizures, higher conviction rates of 88-89 percent, and a growing number of de-addiction and rehabilitation centres. However, the opposition has dismissed these figures as a publicity exercise rather than evidence of genuine progress. The political debate reflects deepening disagreements over how to measure success in tackling Punjab's long-standing drug problem. As rehabilitation numbers climb, the dispute over credit and accountability between the ruling party and its critics continues to intensify.
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