Cong united in Punjab, set to return in 2027: Warring
Addressing 'Save the Constitution' rallies in Gill and Payal assembly segments, the PCC chief also called for radical police reforms to fix responsibility and accountability over the registration of fake FIRs.
Expressing grave concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, Warring said that gangsters have created an atmosphere of fear like the one that prevailed during the height of terrorism in Punjab.
He said ransom calls became routine, and helpless people were forced to pay ransom money and did not even dare to complain.
Praising the former chief minister Beant Singh, who belonged to Payal, Warring said, "The happy and prosperous Punjab that we all see today was restored by Beant Singh by his blood. Punjab can never forget his great sacrifice."
He pointed out how Congress led by Beant Singh came forward to fight the elections in 1992, while the Akalis ran away.
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"While some ran away to America and Canada, others hid behind the bars," he said, adding how so many Congress leaders and workers paid with their lives.
On the drug menace in Punjab, he said there is no magic wand to deal with it instantly. He underlined the need to provide jobs to youth, which can act as a great antidote against drugs. He said there is a huge number of vacancies which the AAP govt is not filling as it doesn't have money to pay salaries.
Warring suggested exploring the option of providing legalised and regulated traditional stuff like opium and poppy husk, which are less harmful than synthetic drugs.
He quoted the example of Canada where cannabis was legalised in 2017.
Congress general secretary and former deputy CM Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa lashed out at the BJP for spreading disinformation. He challenged the party to list one achievement during or after the freedom struggle of the country.
He said the Congress does not need any certificate from BJP, Akali Dal, or the Aam Aadmi Party.
Randhawa warned the govt against its attempts to acquire about one lakh acres of land, saying it will destroy Punjab's economy. He said this amounts to stopping the income of farmers worth Rs 50,000 crore.
Among those present on the occasion were AICC Secretary Ravinder Dalvi, Dr Amar Singh, Tej Prakash, Capt Sandeep Sandhu, Gurkirat Singh Kotli, Kuldeep Singh Vaid, Lakhbir Singh Lakha, and others.
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