Chandigarh: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Punjab on October 20 and meet families affected by drug abuse, BJP leader and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu said.
In a post on X, Bittu welcomed Shah’s scheduled visit and said the Home Minister would visit Sangrur, Batala and Mansa.
Bittu said Punjab was battling the serious problem of drugs and called for decisive action to protect the state’s youth. He also appealed to Punjabis to support Shah’s efforts towards making Punjab drug-free.
Punjab welcomes Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah Ji on his visit to Punjab on 20th October.
At a time when Punjab is battling the grave menace of drugs, we need decisive action, strong leadership and a firm resolve to secure our youth and our future.
The AAP Govt in punjab has lost his mandate much before his completion of term.
I appeal to every Punjabi to support @AmitShah Ji and have faith in our collective mission to make Punjab drug-free, once and for all.Let us unite to save Punjab’s youth and reclaim Punjab’s future! 🇮🇳
— Ravneet Singh Bittu (@RavneetBittu) October 18, 2026
Targeting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, Bittu claimed that it had lost its mandate even before completing its term.
The proposed meetings with families affected by drug abuse are expected to bring attention to the challenges faced by those dealing with the consequences of substance abuse in the state.