“The only way to get rid of the drug problem is to give a free hand to the police, which the Akali government refuses to do. Gandhi is being accompanied by members of the Congress’ Punjab unit, and also highlighted the alleged deterioration in the law and order situation in the state. “If Punjab needs a better future, there is no other way but to stop drug menace in the state,” Gandhi said. There are good police officers in Punjab who want to work but aren’t being given the freedom to function.”“The government here encourages the drug trade because it benefits them. We can solve the problem in one month if we are voted to power.

Source: Hindustan Times June 13, 2016 09:00 UTC