Haryana CM Saini in Chandigarh: BJP will crack down hard on drugs and crime in Punjab; Watch Video
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, February 21, 2026: Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the new thinking and positive energy of the youth will provide a new direction to the country.
Expressing concern over the current situation in Punjab, he said the problem of drug abuse has increased there over the past few years, adversely affecting the younger generation. Keeping youth away from drug addiction is the need of the hour, and the Bharatiya Janata Party is fully committed to securing their future.
The Chief Minister was addressing a programme held in Chandigarh on Saturday. He said to raise awareness against drug abuse, cyclotrons and marathons are being organized in Haryana, with large participation from young people. Strict action is being taken against those involved in the illegal drug trade, and their properties are also being attached. Special awareness campaigns are being conducted in universities and educational institutions.
Speaking on rising crime, the Chief Minister said that strengthening law and order in Punjab to ensure peace, security, and stability will be a priority. Targeting the Aam Aadmi Party government, he said it has failed to fulfill its promises.
The Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, the country has made remarkable progress and India’s global standing has been strengthened. In the field of infrastructure, the expansion of roads, national highways and connectivity has given new momentum to development.
On employment, he said that initiatives of the Central Government such as the MUDRA Yojana, Start-up India, Make in India, and Stand Up India have provided self-employment opportunities to youth. The Haryana Government has also provided government jobs through a transparent process without “kharchi-parchi”. In the past year, approximately 37,000 youth have been given government employment. Recently, recruitment for 12,500 posts has been announced, which are being filled with complete transparency to ensure equal opportunities for youth from all sections.
The Chief Minister said that in the field of sports, Haryana’s players have brought glory to the nation in various competitions, including the Olympics, Paralympics, and Asian Games. To encourage athletes, the government is providing cash awards worth crores of rupees.
He further informed that a Department of Foreign Cooperation has been established to provide youth with safe and transparent avenues for overseas employment, ensuring a legal process.. Nayab Singh Saini said that the government’s goal is to empower youth and take the state and the nation to new heights of development.