Jalandhar, October 29: Jalandhar MP and former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government over issues of drug abuse, corruption, gangsterism and the law-and-order situation in Punjab.
Addressing a press conference, Channi alleged that a mafia-like system was prevailing in the state and raised concerns over the government's handling of law and order. He questioned the state government's response to the issues and said the Congress would raise these matters publicly.
Channi also announced that the Congress party would organise a major rally in Sangrur on November 4, which, according to his announcement, will be attended by senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
The proposed rally is expected to focus on drug abuse, corruption, illegal mining and gangsterism. Through the event, the Congress intends to question the Punjab government over these issues and seek answers regarding the steps being taken to address them.
The announcement signals the Congress party's plan to intensify its criticism of the AAP government over key public concerns. Further details about the rally's venue and arrangements were not provided in the information available for this report.
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