CM Bhagwant Mann Calls for ‘Mass Movement’ to Eradicate Drug Menace in Punjab

The Chief Minister’s appeal marks a strategic shift toward community-led enforcement and social accountability. Mann underscored that while the administration remains committed to systemic crackdowns, the ultimate uprooting of the drug trade requires every citizen to embrace their social responsibility. By framing the struggle as a joint venture between the provincial government and the public, the administration aims to dismantle the supply chains and social vulnerabilities that have long plagued the region. Mann expressed firm confidence that this collaborative synergy is the only viable path toward restoring Punjab’s legacy as a healthy, secure, and prosperous state.

This renewed push for a "Jan Andolan" (mass movement) signals an administrative evolution in handling Punjab's long-standing narcotics challenge. Beyond mere policing, the government is now pivoting toward a narrative of collective vigilance, urging neighborhoods to proactively participate in the identification and elimination of drug networks. As Punjab seeks to shed the stigma of substance abuse, the success of this campaign will likely hinge on the transition from high-level policy to active, community-level resistance against the drug trade.