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Political mercury rises in Punjab ahead of Amit Shah’s visit

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Political temperature rose on Monday (October 19, 2026) ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s slated visit to Punjab on October 20, during which he is set to meet the families of those who lost their lives after speaking out against the drug menace.

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Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon said Mr. Shah would meet the family of Parminder Singh Jhotta, the anti-drug crusader, in Mansa; the family of Gulzar Singh in Toor Banjara village of Sangrur district and the family of Bikramjit Singh in Mari Panwan village of Gurdaspur district. Both Jhota and Gulzar Singh died in incidents linked to the State’s drug issue.

Mr. Dhillon said the people of Punjab and the affected families want concrete action against drugs and justice for the victims and Mr. Shah’s visit has sparked new hope for families affected by drugs.

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