New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Congress Punjab in-charge Sachin Pilot on Tuesday targeted the AAP government over the death of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota, declaring that the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the ruling state government have lost the moral authority to govern the state.

"The brazen shootouts occurring in Punjab, such as the incident where a shopkeeper shot a young man campaigning against drugs while the act was captured live on camera, demonstrate that such fearless hooliganism has become commonplace. It is shameful that violence is being directed at those who wish to fight the drug menace and expose the government. I believe the Chief Minister and the Aam Aadmi Party government have lost the moral authority to govern...