Newly appointed Punjab Congress chief Pargat Singh on Saturday said the party has a roadmap to deal with the drug issue in Punjab. Speaking in New Delhi, he also accused the BJP of doing politics over the drug problem in the state. Singh took charge as Punjab Congress president on October 2, replacing Amarinder Singh Raja Warring.What did Pargat Singh say about Punjab’s drug issue?Pargat Singh said the Congress has a plan to address the drug problem in Punjab. He said the issue needs to be handled through a clear roadmap rather than only through political statements.His remarks came a day after he was appointed the new president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee. Singh said his focus would include issues affecting the people of Punjab.Why did Pargat Singh target the BJP?Singh accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of doing politics over the drug issue in Punjab. His statement came as political parties continue to raise the drug problem while discussing the state's law and order and social concerns.The BJP and other political parties have also made allegations against the Punjab government over the issue. Singh's latest comments put the drug problem among the issues that the new Punjab Congress leadership plans to raise.When did Pargat Singh become Punjab Congress chief?The Congress appointed Pargat Singh as Punjab Congress president on October 2, 2026. He replaced Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who resigned from the post on the same day.Singh is the MLA from Jalandhar Cantonment and a former Indian hockey captain and Olympian. The Congress appointment came ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections scheduled for 2027.What has Pargat Singh said about his new role?After taking charge, Singh said he would work to strengthen the Congress in Punjab and serve the people of the state. He also spoke about working as a team and taking everyone along.Singh has described his sports background as useful for his political role. He said his experience of leading the Indian hockey team taught him the importance of team effort and working together.The drug issue is expected to remain an important subject in Punjab politics. Singh's statement indicates that the Congress plans to present its approach to the issue as part of its wider political agenda in the state.
