Pargat Singh launches ‘Jawani Sambhal Yatra’ in Chamkaur Sahib, calls for fight against drugs and gangsterism
Babushahi Bureau
Chamkaur Sahib (Punjab), November 12, 2026: Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) president Sardar Pargat Singh on Thursday called for urgent measures to protect Punjab’s youth from drugs, gangsterism, unemployment and insecurity, saying safeguarding the future of the younger generation was the need of the hour.
Addressing a rally marking the launch of the ‘Jawani Sambhal Yatra’ at Chamkaur Sahib, Pargat Singh said the campaign aimed to protect Punjab’s youth, identity and future by mobilising public support across the state.
He said Punjab deserved answers and accountability on issues concerning its river waters, the drug menace and the deteriorating law and order situation. The Congress, he added, would take the fight for Punjab’s rights and interests to every village, town and household.
Targeting Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Pargat Singh alleged that the Chief Minister had weakened Punjab’s interests by yielding to leadership in Delhi. Referring to Bhagat Singh, he said merely wearing a yellow turban did not make someone a follower of the freedom fighter; his ideals, principles and spirit of sacrifice also had to be followed.
The PPCC president said the Congress’s struggle was ideological as well as political, rooted in secular values, respect for all religions, Punjabiat, Sikh identity and communal harmony.
Expressing concern over drugs, gangsterism and the law and order situation, he said concrete steps were needed to ensure a safe environment and better opportunities for Punjab’s youth.
Pargat Singh expressed confidence that the Congress would form the next government in Punjab and introduce measures to tackle drugs, gangsterism and law and order challenges. He said restoring Punjab as a safe, strong and prosperous state would remain a priority.
Extending support to the ‘Jawani Sambhal Yatra’ being undertaken by former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, he said the Congress would carry its message to every village, town and household in Punjab. He appealed to young people and residents to participate in the campaign.
Punjab Congress in-charge Sachin Pilot, co-in-charges Ravinder Dalvi and Suraj Singh Thakur, Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, MPs Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and Amar Singh, former Cabinet Minister and MLA Rana Gurjeet Singh, former Cabinet Minister Vijay Inder Singla, and several other senior Congress leaders and party workers attended the rally.