NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab on Thursday announced that it will launch a full-scale offensive against gangsters, modelled on its ongoing ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ anti-drug campaign. The announcement was made by AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann while meeting newly elected zila parishad and block samiti members.Kejriwal said all gangster networks in the state would be “eliminated” after the anti-drug drive. Citing AAP’s victory on over 70% seats in recent panchayat polls as a mandate for clean politics, he said the elections were the cleanest in Punjab’s history. Mann added that “pro-people governance” had forced traditional parties to rewrite their manifestos.Kejriwal contrasted the polls with past elections marked by booth-capturing, coercion and “gundagardi”, noting that this time over 600 seats saw margins under 100 votes, more than 350 of which were won by the opposition, including some by a single vote. He argued AAP did not misuse power or indulge in coercion, calling it a party of “ordinary and decent people” and noting that most newly elected members, like him and Mann, come from non-political families.On the drug crackdown, Kejriwal credited the government’s “political will and courage”. Mann attacked the Congress and Akalis as parties without agendas. Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia said the mandate showed public trust in the government’s pro-people and development-oriented policies.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosFrance Ditches Global South, Collective West As Jaishankar Warns Europe Of Changing World Order’Naughty, Nasty HM’: Mamata Slams Amit Shah After ED Raids TMC Leader Amid SIR RowPM Modi Launches ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’, Recalls Centuries-Old Resolve Behind Temple’s Revival“US Using Tariffs To Pressure India” Sareen Slams Trump Over Russia Sanction BillDonald Trump Pulls US Out Of India-Led Solar Alliance In Sweeping Exit From 66 Global AgenciesNew CCTV Footage Raises Questions Over Planning Behind Turkman Gate Clashes During Midnight DriveMinor Shooter Accuses National Coach Of Sexual Assault, NRAI Suspends Him Pending Police Inquiry’Agar Himmat Hay Toh…’: Mamata Banerjee Explodes After ED Raids I-PAC, Challenges HM Amit ShahPre-Poll Shock In Bengal As ED Raids I-PAC Office, CM Mamata Calls It Political Targeting By CentreCuban Ambassador Backs India’s ‘Dialogue’ Stance on Venezuela, Slams US’ ‘Military Aggression’123Photostories10 smart and comforting sooji dishes to enjoy for breakfastExclusive: Viraj Bahl on the public admiration he’s been getting due to Shark Tank India; says ‘I still feel embarrassed when people ask me for selfies’‘Toxic’: Kiara Advani, Nayanthara to Rukmini Vasanth: Meet the leading ladies of Yash’s highly anticipated comeback filmHow to make comforting Gajar Matar Ki Sabzi at home10 most democratic countries in the world12 banana desserts enjoyed around the world’The Office’ to ‘Modern Family’: Best sitcoms to watch on PeacockCute Indian pet names for babies born in January 2026Mrunal Thakur to Shraddha Kapoor: 5 times Bollywood actresses stole the show in Paithani sareesHow to make Classic Bengali Fish Curry for dinner at home123Hot PicksMinneapolis Woman ShootMaharashtra civic pollsGold rate todayUAE citizenshipCigarette price hikePublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingHaydn Fleury Net WorthTommy Fleetwood and Clare Fleetwood Net WorthTravis KelceUS Strike VenezuelaTilak VarmaMaharashtra Civic PollsAnkush BhardwajGratuity calculationDelhi Demolition MosqueCandace Owens
NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab on Thursday announced that it will launch a full-scale offensive against gangsters, modelled on its ongoing ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ anti-drug campaign. The announcement was made by AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann while meeting newly elected zila parishad and block samiti members.Kejriwal said all gangster networks in the state would be “eliminated” after the anti-drug drive. Citing AAP’s victory on over 70% seats in recent panchayat polls as a mandate for clean politics, he said the elections were the cleanest in Punjab’s history. Mann added that “pro-people governance” had forced traditional parties to rewrite their manifestos.Kejriwal contrasted the polls with past elections marked by booth-capturing, coercion and “gundagardi”, noting that this time over 600 seats saw margins under 100 votes, more than 350 of which were won by the opposition, including some by a single vote. He argued AAP did not misuse power or indulge in coercion, calling it a party of “ordinary and decent people” and noting that most newly elected members, like him and Mann, come from non-political families.On the drug crackdown, Kejriwal credited the government’s “political will and courage”. Mann attacked the Congress and Akalis as parties without agendas. Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia said the mandate showed public trust in the government’s pro-people and development-oriented policies.
