Rahul Gandhi sounds poll bugle in Punjab, says ‘chitta’ major issue facing state
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched his party's campaign for the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections at a rally in Sangrur. He criticized the AAP government, specifically highlighting the state's ongoing struggle with the drug 'chitta'.
Why it matters
The rally signals the start of a high-stakes political contest in Punjab, with drug policy and governance serving as central campaign themes.
Sangrur Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (November 4, 2026) launched a scathing attack on the AAP government in Punjab on various fronts and termed 'chitta' a major issue in the state. https://www.thehindu.com/topic/indian-national-congress/ https://www.thehindu.com/topic/Rahul_Gandhi/ 'Chitta' (adulterated heroin) is a major issue in Punjab, Mr. Gandhi said at an ‘Insaaf Rally’, sounding the Congress’ poll bugle in Punjab for the Assembly elections due early next year. “Many years back, I had said that drugs are spreading in Punjab. The BJP and the Akali Dal at that time said Rahul Gandhi does not know anything about Punjab, downplaying the drug menace,” Mr.
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