AAP’s Amansher Singh Hits Back at BJP’s Sirsa Over Drug Allegations, Calls Claims “Blatant Lies”

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab working president Amansher Singh (Sherry Kalsi) has strongly rebutted BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa’s claims that drug deliveries are happening door-to-door in Punjab under the AAP government. Calling the allegations “an outright lie and a shameful remark,” Kalsi accused the BJP and its allies of being responsible for Punjab’s drug crisis.

“I had heard that politicians lie, but this is the first time I’ve seen someone speak such blatant and naked lies,” Singh said, slamming Sirsa’s statements.

Blame on Previous Governments

Kalsi reminded the public that the drug epidemic in Punjab worsened between 2007 and 2017, during the rule of the BJP-Akali Dal alliance. “No one in Punjab had even heard of ‘chitta’ (synthetic drugs) before 2007. It was during the previous government’s time that drugs reached every corner of the state,” he said.

He further pointed out that Sirsa served as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to then Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal, suggesting that he was part of the system that enabled drug networks to flourish.

“Instead of creating job opportunities, the youth were handed syringes and the drug mafia was politically protected,” he alleged.

Defending AAP’s Record

In defense of the current administration, Singh highlighted the AAP government’s ongoing reforms. “We are transforming schools, offering jobs without bribes or recommendations, and providing 300 units of free electricity. Leaders like Sirsa can no longer mislead the people with false narratives,” he said.

Congress Leaders Join AAP Ahead of Bypoll

In a political boost for AAP ahead of the Ludhiana West bypoll, several Congress-affiliated individuals joined the party on Sunday. The new members were welcomed by Amansher Singh and Cabinet Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian.

Taking a jab at the Congress, Singh stated, “AAP is a party of the common people. Congress is dominated by dynastic politics, internal rivalries, and factionalism — there’s no room for ordinary people.”

With the by-election heating up, the war of words between parties is intensifying. AAP appears to be using the opportunity to both defend its governance and draw defectors from rival camps.