A village declares itself drug-free, residents hail Mann, his campaign
During an interactive session with CM Singh Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, Jathedar Ranjeet Singh, a local resident, said the campaign has brought immense relief to the village — a change that words cannot fully capture. He credited the CM and the state government's persistent efforts for making the village completely drug-free. Calling it a step towards a Rangla Punjab, he expressed hope that Langroaa would now progress on all fronts.
Vanshika Soni, another resident, said it was a moment of immense pride that the state government was restoring Punjab's lost glory. 'The village, once a hotspot for drugs, is now known for sports. This transformation is thanks to the government's concerted efforts,' she said. She also thanked Mann for the bulldozer campaign against drugs and drug peddlers.
Master Mohan Lal said Langroaa had battled drug abuse for six decades, but that changed with the promotion of sports and strong government support. 'Not even an ounce of drugs is now found here,' he said, adding that vigilant policing on the government's directions had played a key role in the turnaround.
Another resident, Mohan Singh, said Langroaa had long suffered the curse of drugs, but state intervention had helped the village break free. 'We will extend full support and cooperation to the government in this war on drugs. This has become a people's movement, and we will leave no stone unturned,' he said.
Yuvraj Singh, a school student, also thanked the Chief Minister for 'judiciously using the broom' — the symbol of AAP — to sweep away the drug menace from the village. 'The younger generation is fully behind the government in this war,' he said.
Earlier, Sarpanch Gurdev Singh welcomed the dignitaries and described the campaign as a decisive battle. 'Langroaa was once among the worst-affected villages in the state, but today, with the proactive support of the government, it stands drug-free. This campaign is not just lip service — it reflects the government's commitment on the ground,' he said.
On the occasion, Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains, senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia, Lok Sabha MP Malwinder Singh Kang, MLA Santosh Kataria, and others were also present.
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