'Dangerous Pattern In Punjab': Rahul Gandhi Slams AAP Over Man's Death By Suicide
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has criticized the AAP government in Punjab following the suicide of a man who allegedly faced police harassment for questioning the government's handling of the drug crisis. Gandhi called for an independent investigation and the resignation of the state's Finance Minister.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing political tensions in Punjab regarding drug abuse and allegations of state-sponsored suppression of dissent.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has launched a fresh attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab over the death by suicide of a 50-year-old man, after complaining the state was not doing enough to fight the drug menace."A dangerous pattern is emerging in Punjab's AAP government - if you question government failures, the response will come in the form of threats and torture," Gandhi said, referring to the case of Gulzar Singh, who lived in Sangrur district.He had consumed pesticide after the police allegedly put pressure on him to apologise for questioning Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on the drugs issue in the border state."Gulzar Singh ji, from the Dalit community, who had to watch his son fall victim to drugs, asked the Finance Minister just this much: why has the government failed so miserably in stopping the drug trade?"For just this, he was tortured and humiliated…
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