"Dirty Politics": Punjab Minister Jabs Opposition Over Man Who Took Poison
Punjab Minister Aman Arora has criticized opposition parties for politicizing the case of a man who attempted suicide after alleging drug trade in his village. The minister highlighted the man's criminal record and suggested the incident is being used to undermine the current government.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of drug policy, political accountability, and the use of social media in local governance disputes.
Punjab Cabinet Minister Aman Arora has accused the Congress, BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal of indulging in what he called "dirty and low-level politics" over the recent incidents in Sangrur, particularly the case involving Namol village resident Jagseer Singh alias Jagga.Arora said the incident was being politically exploited to target the Aam Aadmi Party government, while asserting that the facts surrounding Jagga Singh's background and the ongoing police inquiry must also be taken into account.Jagga Singh allegedly consumed a poisonous substance outside the Sangrur Deputy Commissioner's office after raising allegations regarding the sale of drugs in his village. He was initially taken to Sangrur Civil Hospital and later shifted to Rajindra Hospital in Patiala as his condition was reported to be serious.Arora said two village panchayats had taken a decision to prevent the sale of drugs in the village.
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