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Punjab Politics Latest News: BJP's Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra Ends in Jalandhar as Drug Issue Intensifies
Haripriya 30 Sept 2026 6 min read 89 views
Punjab politics is witnessing heightened activity on September 30, 2026, as the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) 13-day Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra concludes in Jalandhar with a major rally addressed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
The anti-drug campaign, which began from Pathankot on September 18, travelled across all 117 Assembly constituencies through four routes and covered nearly 4,000 kilometres. The BJP has made the drug issue a prominent part of its political outreach ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly Election. (opens in a new tab)
BJP's Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra Concludes in Jalandhar
The BJP's four-part Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra is scheduled to conclude on Wednesday, September 30, in Jalandhar.
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The four routes were launched from different parts of Punjab between September 18 and September 21. The first route began from Madhopur in Pathankot, followed by launches from Fatehgarh Sahib, Fazilka and Talwandi Sabo. Together, the four yatras travelled through Punjab's 117 Assembly constituencies.
The concluding rally is being held in the Paragpur area near Jalandhar, where the BJP has made extensive arrangements for the event. BJP leaders have said that thousands of party workers and supporters are expected to attend, with buses arranged from different parts of the state.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to address the concluding public meeting. Before the rally, Shah is also scheduled to meet families affected by drug abuse in a closed-door interaction. BJP leaders said families who have lost relatives to drug abuse are expected to participate in the interaction.
BJP Links Anti-Drug Campaign to 2027 Election
The BJP has presented the yatra as part of its broader campaign against drug abuse in Punjab.
The party's campaign slogan is "BJP da Naara, Nasha Mukauna Saara". BJP leaders have argued that the drug issue requires sustained attention and have used the statewide yatra to reach different constituencies.
The campaign has also become part of the political debate ahead of the 2027 Assembly election. BJP leaders have criticised the Punjab government over its handling of the drug problem, while the Aam Aadmi Party has defended its record and questioned the BJP's political campaign.
Punjab BJP leaders have said that the conclusion of the yatra will not mean the end of their anti-drug campaign. Instead, the party (opens in a new tab) has described September 30 as the beginning of a longer public campaign on the issue.
Drug-Affected Families Share Their Experiences
The social impact of drug abuse has also featured prominently during the final phase of the BJP campaign.
In Jalandhar, families affected by drug addiction spoke publicly about deaths, financial difficulties and the emotional impact that substance abuse has had on their households.
The families participated in a press conference held during the BJP's ongoing yatra. Some participants initially wore black masks while raising concerns about the handling of the drug issue in Punjab.
The BJP has used these personal accounts to underline the social dimension of its anti-drug campaign. The experiences shared by the families also highlight that the drug issue extends beyond political campaigning and affects households and communities.
Congress Criticises BJP's Campaign
Congress MP from Gurdaspur Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has criticised the BJP's Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra.
Randhawa described the campaign as a "complete failure" and questioned the crowds at some of the yatra's programmes. He pointed specifically to the Pathankot area, where the campaign was launched, and argued that the BJP had not mobilised significant crowds in Pathankot and Sujanpur. These are Randhawa's political claims about the campaign and are not independent findings.
Randhawa also called for cooperation between the Centre and the Punjab government in addressing the drug problem. He said he had previously written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah about drugs, gangsters, cross-border drone activity and weapons smuggling, and alleged that his concerns had not resulted in concrete action.
Congress Also Raises Questions Ahead of Shah's Rally
Congress MLA Pargat Singh separately questioned the role of central agencies in tackling drug trafficking in Punjab.
Ahead of Amit Shah's Jalandhar rally, Pargat Singh asked the Union Home Minister to clarify the Centre's responsibility in addressing drug trafficking, particularly in view of the role of central agencies and the extended jurisdiction of the Border Security Force along the international border.
Pargat Singh also criticised the AAP government over its handling of the drug issue. His comments reflect the Congress position in the ongoing political debate.
BJP and AAP Continue Political Exchange
The BJP's campaign has also led to an exchange of allegations between the BJP and the ruling AAP.
AAP leaders have questioned the BJP's anti-drug campaign and its public response at some locations. BJP leaders, meanwhile, have defended the yatra and said it has helped the party reach villages and areas where its organisational presence was previously limited.
BJP Punjab president Kewal Singh Dhillon has also responded to criticism about the BJP's role in the former BJP-SAD alliance government between 2007 and 2017. He has argued that the BJP was the junior alliance partner and did not hold either the Chief Minister or Deputy Chief Minister's position during that period.
The exchange shows how the drug issue is becoming intertwined with questions about the past record of different parties and governments in Punjab.
Congress Steps Up 2027 Election Preparations
The BJP's concluding rally comes at a time when other political parties are also increasing their preparations for the 2027 Assembly election.
Punjab Congress in-charge Sachin Pilot said on September 29 that the Congress is united in Punjab and has begun preparations for the upcoming Assembly election. Pilot also said that Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi would soon participate in the party's Punjab campaign.
The Congress's activities indicate that the major political parties are already moving towards a more active election campaign, even though the Assembly election (opens in a new tab) is still months away.
Electoral Roll Issue Adds Another Political Dimension
Another Punjab political development on September 30 concerns the electoral-roll revision process.
Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring wrote to Amit Shah over reports concerning first-time voters who were allegedly facing difficulties while seeking enrolment during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
Warring said some young people who had turned 18 and applied through Form 6 were allegedly being asked to establish the electoral-roll status of their parents or grandparents from an earlier revision. He sought clarification regarding the documents that authorities would accept as proof of Indian citizenship. These are allegations raised by Warring and should not be treated as an independently established finding.
Punjab Politics Ahead of 2027 Election
The conclusion of the BJP's Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra has brought the drug issue further into the centre of Punjab's political debate.
The BJP has used the 13-day campaign to travel across all 117 Assembly constituencies and build its statewide political outreach. Congress leaders have criticised the campaign and questioned both the BJP's approach and the role of the Centre in tackling drug trafficking. The AAP government has also defended its record while facing criticism from opposition parties.
At the same time, Congress has begun its own preparations for the 2027 election, while political parties (opens in a new tab) continue to raise issues relating to drugs, governance, law and order and electoral rolls.
With the BJP's concluding Jalandhar rally and increasing activity by Congress and AAP, Punjab Politics is entering a more active phase ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly Election.
Latest Update: September 30, 2026
“BJP's 13-day Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra concludes in Jalandhar on September 30 with Amit Shah's rally, as Congress and AAP continue their political exchanges over Punjab's drug issue ahead of the 2027 Assembly election.”
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