Satnam Singh Sandhu Calls for Punjab to Lead India’s Fight Against Drugs and Narco-Terrorism

Chandigarh, August 30, 2026: Rajya Sabha MP Satnam Singh Sandhu has called on Punjab to take the lead in transforming the fight against drug abuse into a statewide mass movement, while simultaneously tackling the networks involved in drug trafficking and what he described as narco-terrorism.

Sandhu made the remarks after participating in a programme at Dhanas village, where he listened to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 137th episode of Mann Ki Baat along with young people and members of different sections of society.

Punjab Must Lead the Anti-Drug Campaign

Sandhu said the Prime Minister’s call for “Drug-Free Youth, Drug-Free India” has particular significance for Punjab and should be converted into a people-driven campaign across the state.

He urged young people, musicians, writers, students, theatre groups and content creators to contribute to awareness efforts through slogans, songs, plays and educational content in different languages.

Focus on Narco-Terror Networks

According to Sandhu, Punjab’s challenge is not limited to drug addiction. He said the state also needs to confront networks involved in cross-border drug trafficking and organised crime.

He alleged that such networks can be linked to activities including extortion, ransom threats and targeted violence, and argued that the fight must therefore address both drug abuse and the wider trafficking ecosystem.

Sandhu said sustained political will and decisive action are necessary to dismantle these networks.

Youth Opportunities Key to Winning the Battle

The BJP Rajya Sabha MP also stressed that combating drug abuse requires more than enforcement.

He called for greater opportunities for Punjab’s youth in:

Education
Skill development
Sports
Research
Employment
Entrepreneurship

Sandhu said young people should be viewed as a major force for Punjab’s development, rather than as a problem to be managed.

Calls for Wider Public Participation

Sandhu urged that the anti-drug message reach villages, educational institutions, sports grounds and young people across Punjab.

He said Mann Ki Baat could help turn positive ideas into public participation and eventually into a broader social movement against drugs.

His remarks also come amid his continuing parliamentary focus on Punjab’s drug problem. Parliamentary records show that Sandhu raised concerns regarding the rising drug menace in Punjab in the Rajya Sabha on August 10, 2026.

A Broader Punjab Challenge

The issue of drug trafficking has remained a significant concern for Punjab, particularly because of the state's proximity to the international border.

Sandhu has previously raised drug-trafficking concerns with Union Home Minister Amit Shah while discussing broader Punjab issues, including farmers, floods and water-related challenges.

Key Highlights
Rajya Sabha MP Satnam Singh Sandhu called for Punjab to lead the national anti-drug campaign.
He backed the vision of “Drug-Free Youth, Drug-Free India.”
Sandhu said Punjab must fight both drug addiction and narco-terror networks.
He called for greater youth participation in awareness campaigns.
Education, sports, employment and entrepreneurship were highlighted as key tools.
Sandhu has also raised the issue of Punjab’s drug menace in Parliament.
Conclusion

Satnam Singh Sandhu’s latest remarks place Punjab’s drug crisis at the centre of a broader debate involving public awareness, youth opportunities, law enforcement and national security. His call is for the anti-drug campaign to move beyond government action and become a sustained public movement involving communities across the state.

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