Harsimrat Kaur Badal accuses AAP government failure to curb drug trafficking and women issues

Shiromani Akali Dal leader and Loksabha Member Harsimrat Kaur Badal has target the Bhagwant Mann government over its unfulfilled promises to women and alleged failure to curb drug trafficking

The statemain comes as both parties look to consolidate women’s support, an electoral constituency that could play a crucial role in the next assembly elections.

Mrs. Kaur accused AAP for its failures through monetary promises. She said that women had earlier been promised Rs 60,000 but were now being offered Rs 3,000 under the women scheme.

“The women of Punjab will never be enticed by such skulduggery,” she said, targeting the government over what she described as unfulfilled commitments.

The SAD is seeking to position itself as a party offering a broader response to the concerns of women, particularly families affected by drug addiction.

Harsimrat Kaur highlighted the role of ‘Mai Bhago Di Fauj’, the party’s women-led anti-drug initiative, and promised that it would collect information about drug traffickers and those allegedly shielding them.

She said that if the SAD returned to power in 2027, a special task force headed by a woman DGP would investigate the information collected by the group and ensure strict action against those found guilty. She also promised skill development, rehabilitation and loan support for people struggling with addiction.

Monday’s gathering in Bathinda indicated that the SAD intends to make women’s concerns, financial promises and the drug crisis key components of its campaign as it seeks to regain political ground in Punjab..(UPDATED ON 12TH OCTOBER 2026)