Gurpreet Singh :- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said Punjab needs a “double-engine government” to effectively tackle the growing problem of drugs and strengthen governance in the state. Addressing the Bharatiya Janata Party’s ‘Badlaav Rally’ at Killi Chahlan village in Moga district, Shah said coordinated governance between the Centre and the state would help resolve key issues facing Punjab.
Shah, who arrived on the stage wearing a saffron turban, was greeted with loud slogans from party workers and supporters. Beginning his address with the traditional Sikh greeting “Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal,” he later greeted the gathering with “Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh,” drawing an enthusiastic response from the crowd.
Earlier, several BJP leaders including Sunil Jakhar, Ashwani Sharma, Tarun Chugh, Ravneet Singh Bittu and Iqbal Singh Lalpura also addressed the gathering and urged workers to strengthen the party’s base in the state.
Highlighting central welfare initiatives, Shah said farmers across the country are receiving financial assistance under central schemes, with funds being directly transferred to their bank accounts. He said such initiatives have strengthened the agricultural sector and supported rural households.
Referring to the law-and-order situation and the drug problem in the state, Shah said Punjab requires decisive policy measures and effective coordination between the state and the Centre. He added that stronger governance could help address challenges such as crime, unemployment and industrial slowdown.
The Union Home Minister also pointed to the party’s vote share in the previous Lok Sabha elections in Punjab, saying it reflects growing public support. According to him, similar trends in several other states had later translated into electoral success for the party.
Concluding his speech, Shah paid tributes to Sikh Gurus and revered saints, as well as freedom fighters including Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar, saying their sacrifices continue to inspire the nation.
