One country, 2 systems not tolerable: Sukhbir
Rajay Deep
Nathana (Bathinda)
Visibly upset for his state being termed as hub of drug addicts, Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday declared that Punjab will not tolerate the ‘one country, two systems’ principle any more.
Expressing annoyance with the Union government for not initiating move to check the menace, he demanded immediate imposition of ban on the production of poppy husk, opium and their further derivatives in all states, particularly Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
“I am surprised over the system of the country, one state in our neighbourhood has been openly growing and selling drugs through a chain of vends for collecting revenue worth hundreds of crores of rupees but in contrast Punjab that neither produces nor sells such narcotics is being defamed through all means, that too for no fault at all,” said Sukhbir, while speaking to media persons at Nathana in Bathinda, where he along with Union Cabinet Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal had come to inspect the quality of recently constructed streets.
“Enough is enough. We have now launched a move to ensure this ‘one country, two systems’ biased principle gets eliminated at the earliest,” he added.
Speaking further, Sukhbir said, “Keeping all in mind, the Shiromani Akali Dal has now planned to hold dharnas at three international borders, Fazilka, Ferozepur and Atari. The attempt is not to degrade the BSF but to build a pressure upon the Centre to intensify the security system so as to check the infiltration of narcotics through the barbed wires.”
“Country should know that Punjab is a victim of drug abuse and through those dharnas we will try to keep our point in front of all,” said the deputy CM.
Speaking further, he said, “It’s the duty of the BSF to guard the border and ensure no such contraband is pilfered in from Pakistan or Afghanistan but the fact is that it has been happening and disturbing us in Punjab.” “I would request to the Union government to direct the BSF to seal international border just like US did to check anything entering from Mexico side. Technology has been advanced to a level that gadgets like CCTV cameras can be installed all along the border to ensure a complete check on the notorious activities happening there,” Sukhbir pointed out.
Meanwhile, he hailed Punjab Police for heavy seizures of narcotics entered the state through Pakistan and neighbouring Rajasthan.
Asked about the reservations of Rajya Sabha member Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa against the SAD’s move to stage dharnas on border, Sukhbir said, “He had simply placed his view point but it’s the party that finally takes the call. And importantly, Dhindsa ‘Sahib’ is himself supervising the preparedness of dharna at one point (border).”
About the differences with BJP on the point, Sukhbir said, “The SAD and BJP are two different parties. BJP leaders are also going to launch their anti-drugs drive a few days after the SAD’s dharnas.” Sukhbir claimed that there was no threat to the coalition as it had been strong enough for being tested at times in the past.
Nathana (Bathinda)
Visibly upset for his state being termed as hub of drug addicts, Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday declared that Punjab will not tolerate the ‘one country, two systems’ principle any more.
Expressing annoyance with the Union government for not initiating move to check the menace, he demanded immediate imposition of ban on the production of poppy husk, opium and their further derivatives in all states, particularly Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
“I am surprised over the system of the country, one state in our neighbourhood has been openly growing and selling drugs through a chain of vends for collecting revenue worth hundreds of crores of rupees but in contrast Punjab that neither produces nor sells such narcotics is being defamed through all means, that too for no fault at all,” said Sukhbir, while speaking to media persons at Nathana in Bathinda, where he along with Union Cabinet Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal had come to inspect the quality of recently constructed streets.
“Enough is enough. We have now launched a move to ensure this ‘one country, two systems’ biased principle gets eliminated at the earliest,” he added.
Speaking further, Sukhbir said, “Keeping all in mind, the Shiromani Akali Dal has now planned to hold dharnas at three international borders, Fazilka, Ferozepur and Atari. The attempt is not to degrade the BSF but to build a pressure upon the Centre to intensify the security system so as to check the infiltration of narcotics through the barbed wires.”
“Country should know that Punjab is a victim of drug abuse and through those dharnas we will try to keep our point in front of all,” said the deputy CM.
Speaking further, he said, “It’s the duty of the BSF to guard the border and ensure no such contraband is pilfered in from Pakistan or Afghanistan but the fact is that it has been happening and disturbing us in Punjab.” “I would request to the Union government to direct the BSF to seal international border just like US did to check anything entering from Mexico side. Technology has been advanced to a level that gadgets like CCTV cameras can be installed all along the border to ensure a complete check on the notorious activities happening there,” Sukhbir pointed out.
Meanwhile, he hailed Punjab Police for heavy seizures of narcotics entered the state through Pakistan and neighbouring Rajasthan.
Asked about the reservations of Rajya Sabha member Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa against the SAD’s move to stage dharnas on border, Sukhbir said, “He had simply placed his view point but it’s the party that finally takes the call. And importantly, Dhindsa ‘Sahib’ is himself supervising the preparedness of dharna at one point (border).”
About the differences with BJP on the point, Sukhbir said, “The SAD and BJP are two different parties. BJP leaders are also going to launch their anti-drugs drive a few days after the SAD’s dharnas.” Sukhbir claimed that there was no threat to the coalition as it had been strong enough for being tested at times in the past.
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