Saving Punjab's youth from drugs and gangsterism is the need of the hour: Pargat Singh

Chamkaur Sahib, November 12, 2026: Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Pargat Singh, while addressing a rally organised to mark the launch of the 'Jawani Sambhal Yatra' at Chamkaur Sahib, said that the biggest need of the hour is to safeguard Punjab's youth and the future of coming generations. He said that freeing the state's young people from drugs, gangsterism, unemployment and an atmosphere of insecurity is an urgent priority.
He asserted that Punjab demands answers and accountability for every injustice done to the state. Whether it concerns Punjab's river waters, the deteriorating law and order situation, the drug menace or gangsterism, the Congress will fight firmly for the rights and interests of Punjab. The objective of the 'Jawani Sambhal Yatra' is to create awareness among people about these issues and ensure public participation in safeguarding the state's future.
Taking aim at Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Pargat Singh said that Punjab is a land of peace, brotherhood, courage and sacrifice. Its identity is rooted in the legacy of its great Gurus, saints and martyrs. He remarked that merely wearing a yellow turban does not make anyone Bhagat Singh; one must embrace his ideals, principles and spirit of sacrifice. He alleged that by yielding to leaders in Delhi, the Chief Minister had weakened Punjab's interests.
Pargat Singh said that the Congress's struggle is not merely political but ideological. The Congress believes in secular values and equal respect for all religions. He emphasised the need to strengthen Punjab's unity, Sikh identity, Punjabiat and communal harmony. He said that Punjab has always stood up to protect its rights and identity and will never surrender before injustice.
He expressed serious concern over the challenges posed by the deteriorating law and order situation, drugs and gangsterism over the past five years. He said concrete measures are urgently needed to secure the future of the state's youth. The Congress will continue to democratically oppose every attempt to weaken Punjab and suppress its voice.
The PPCC President expressed confidence that the Congress would form the government in Punjab in the coming time and introduce an effective model to tackle drugs, gangsterism and the deteriorating law and order situation. He said restoring Punjab as a strong, safe and prosperous state remains a key priority of the Congress.
Extending his support to the 'Jawani Sambhal Yatra' being undertaken by former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, Pargat Singh said that the Congress would take the message of this campaign to every village, town and household across Punjab. He appealed to the people, particularly the youth, to participate in the campaign wholeheartedly.
Punjab Congress In-charge Sachin Pilot, Co-Incharges Ravinder Dalvi and Suraj Singh Thakur, Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Legislative Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa, MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, MP Amar Singh, former Cabinet Minister and MLA Rana Gurjeet Singh, former Cabinet Minister Vijay Inder Singla, along with several senior Congress leaders and a large number of party workers, were also present on the occasion.