Chandigarh, March 8 -- Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Thursday reverberated with a resounding call - legalize opium cultivation to combat the increasing drug menace in the State. Like a thunderclap amidst the routine deliberations, the issue, spearheaded by AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, electrified the atmosphere, sparking a series of intense discussions among legislators.
Against the backdrop of Punjab's relentless struggle against synthetic drug addiction, the demand for allowing opium cultivation was presented as a bold and contentious solution by the lawmakers, challenging conventional wisdom and igniting a firestorm of opinions.
Punjab, a border state grappling with the devastating effects of drug addiction coupled with smuggling especi...