Mumbai, September 30 (Daily Kiran) : In Mumbai, Sanjay Nirupam, a spokesperson for Shiv Sena, expressed support for Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s “Drug-Free Punjab Journey” during a recent event in Jalandhar. He highlighted the government’s commitment to combating drug abuse, drawing parallels to its previous campaigns against Naxalism.
Nirupam stated that the government’s efforts against Naxalism have shown tangible results on the ground, significantly reducing the influence of extremist groups. He believes that a similar approach is now vital for tackling the drug trade and addiction across the nation, with Amit Shah at the forefront of this initiative.
He expressed optimism that the ongoing efforts would ultimately succeed in eradicating drug abuse in the country, encouraging the younger generation to join the movement towards sobriety. Nirupam pointed out that the drug issue has long been a major concern in Punjab, affecting the youth in colleges, universities, and urban areas.
He stressed the necessity for a robust nationwide campaign against drugs, with a particular focus on Punjab, regardless of the electoral calendar.
When questioned about the recent meeting of the INDIA alliance, Nirupam noted the significant absence of the DMK, which did not send a representative. He attributed this to political rifts between Congress and DMK. He also mentioned the absence of top leadership from the Samajwadi Party at the meeting.
Nirupam claimed that Congress has been striving to maintain its influence within the INDIA alliance, despite opposition from several parties. He described the alliance as fragmented due to varying political equations across states, which unite sporadically against the central government.
Regarding the upcoming non-political mega front proposed by Uddhav and Raj Thackeray on October 4, Nirupam criticized both leaders for lacking a distinct political agenda, suggesting they are merely following the issues and programs of other organizations. He remarked that the Thackeray brothers might eventually merge their parties with another political entity.
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