Jalandhar, July 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab as a "Kattar Beimaan" party, accusing it of failing the state on law and order, drugs, corruption and misuse of public money.

Speaking after inaugurating 75 redeveloped railway stations across 20 states under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme in Jalandhar, PM Modi began by invoking Punjab's history. "This is the land of 'Sher-e-Punjab' Maharaja Ranjit Singh... However, what is happening in Punjab today is no secret. Here, the reality of betrayal is being masked by advertisements," he said.

The Prime Minister said crime and extortion have taken over the state.

"Law and order in Punjab is in shambles today....