AAP nationwide convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday mentioned the Punjab authorities was not afraid of taking stringent measures to curb prison actions within the state.
His feedback got here after Punjab Police launched a significant crackdown towards radical preacher Amritpal Singh and members of his outfit ‘Waris Punjab De’.
“When we got here to energy in Punjab, individuals mentioned they (AAP) can work within the fields of training, well being and energy, however dealing with legislation and order scenario shall be robust.
“The system we inherited from previous governments showed that criminals and gangsters were provided political protection. But our government is an honest one. We are taking strict action against such elements,” Kejriwal mentioned.
The motion taken over the previous few days has proven that AAP authorities is “ready to take strictest step” relating to sustaining law-and-order in addition to peace within the state.
He mentioned the strict motion towards criminals taken by the Punjab authorities has proven that the “AAP is a hardcore patriotic party”.
“After coming on the helm, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led authorities of AAP started taking actions towards a number of drug mafias and gangsters.
“Over the past one year, the AAP dispensation in Punjab has proved that if intentions are good and the government is honest, the law and order can also be very well maintained,” Kejriwal mentioned.
Kejriwal congratulated Mann for the crackdown and in addition thanked individuals for his or her help.
“We are patriots. We love Bharat Mata (mother India). Anyone doing anything against Bharta Mata will not be spared. Anyone trying to destroy peace and tranquility will not be spared. Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government has proved that it is ready to take strictest action in the national interest if need arise,” he mentioned.
Police in Punjab on Saturday had launched a large manhunt towards Singh and members of his outfit. The preacher, nevertheless, gave the police a slip and escaped their dragnet when his cavalcade was intercepted in Jalandhar district.
In his response to the police motion, Mann mentioned he acquired a number of calls from individuals praising his authorities.
“People are telling me, you have done a good job. There should be peace and harmony in Punjab and in this matter, we will support you,” he mentioned in a video message.
