In a significant legislative move, the Punjab Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed two key bills aimed at tackling drug abuse and religious desecration, a step Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann described as being in the "best interest of the people of Punjab."
Announcing the development, Chief Minister Mann stated that one of the bills introduces stricter punishments for desecration of religious texts, a matter that has long sparked tension in the state. The legislation ensures harsher penalties for individuals found guilty of such acts, reflecting the government’s intent to protect the sanctity of all religions.
The second bill focuses on tightening the legal framework around drug-related offenses, adding more stringent provisions to punish those involved in the drug trade or consumption. Punjab has been grappling with the drug menace for years, and this legislative action marks another effort in the state’s ongoing battle against narcotics.
“These decisions have been taken in the best interest of the people of Punjab,” said CM Bhagwant Mann, highlighting that both bills were passed unanimously, showing rare unity among lawmakers across party lines.
