80% drugs in Punjab now coming from BJP-ruled States: Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal claimed on September 15, 2026 that Punjab has reduced drug inflow from Pakistan to 20% and that 80% now originates from BJP‑ruled states. He urged the central government to address the interstate drug trade, citing Punjab’s anti‑drone measures and routes through Gujarat’s Mundra port.
- ✓Arvind Kejriwal claimed on September 15, 2026 that Punjab has reduced drug inflow from Pakistan to 20% and that 80% now originates from BJP‑ruled states.
- ✓He urged the central government to address the interstate drug trade, citing Punjab’s anti‑drone measures and routes through Gujarat’s Mundra port.
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Arvind Kejriwal, the national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party, used his X account on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, to allege that the majority of illicit drugs entering Punjab now come from states governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party. He highlighted that while Punjab’s administration has curtailed the flow from Pakistan, the bulk of the supply is shifting to neighboring BJP‑led regions.
Kejriwal stated that only about 20% of the drugs reaching Punjab are sourced from Pakistan, down from an earlier 80% share when his party formed the state government in 2022. He identified Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi as the primary origins of the remaining 80%, pointing to the Mundra Port in Gujarat as a key entry point. The Punjab government’s anti‑drone system, installed to monitor cross‑border trafficking, was cited as a factor in the reduced Pakistani influx.
The remarks come amid ongoing criticism of Punjab’s drug problem and a broader political debate over law‑and‑order responsibilities. Kejriwal urged the BJP‑led central government to replicate Punjab’s anti‑drone strategy in other states and to take decisive action against the interstate drug networks he says are flourishing under BJP rule.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | PB State |
| Publication Date | 15 September 2026 |