Bharatiya Janata Party Punjab State President Kewal Singh Dhillon met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence in New Delhi on Sunday, engaging in a comprehensive discussion on law and order issues in the state. The meeting centered on what Dhillon described as serious concerns regarding the proliferation of drugs, internal security challenges under the Aam Aadmi Party government, cross-border smuggling of narcotics and weapons, and the overall situation in the border state.
Presentation of Historical Mementos
During the meeting, Dhillon presented Home Minister Amit Shah with a book on Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh, along with a portrait of the Sikh emperor. Dhillon noted that the gesture was widely seen as a reaffirmation of the BJP's deep reverence for Punjab's heritage and its commitment to honoring the state's illustrious history.
Dhillon's Remarks After the Meeting
Speaking after the meeting, Dhillon stated that the home minister had a deep concern for Punjab. He said, "Punjab is a border state with immense strategic importance, and the AAP government has utterly failed its people. Drug trafficking is destroying our youth, gangsterism is flourishing, and law and order has collapsed. I apprised the Home Minister of the ground realities and urged the Central government's continued support in ensuring the safety and security of every Punjabi. I also had the honor of presenting him a book and portrait of Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh ji — a reminder of the greatness Punjab is capable of and the greatness we must restore."
BJP's Focus on Punjab Concerns
Dhillon added that the BJP would continue to highlight issues concerning Punjab and work in coordination with the Centre to raise them at the national level. The meeting is part of Dhillon's engagements with senior Union ministers after taking charge as BJP Punjab state president, reflecting the party's focus on bringing Punjab's concerns to the national forefront.
Background and Context
On Saturday, Dhillon told The Tribune that the BJP sought to establish "Sarkar-e-Khalsa" in Punjab. The meeting with Amit Shah underscores the party's strategy to pressure the state government on law and order and drug-related issues, which have become major political talking points in the region.
