With eye on poll, BJP to begin ‘drug-free Punjab’ drive amid row over Dalit villager’s death
India's ruling BJP announced a new 'drug‑free Punjab' initiative ahead of upcoming elections. The move follows a controversy after a Dalit villager died while allegedly being forced to apologise for questioning Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema about the state's supply of synthetic drugs. The campaign aims to address drug use and respond to public concerns.