Chandigarh, March 6 -- Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday highlighted the achievements of the state government over the past year, particularly in tackling drug abuse and improving education.

While addressing the media here, the Governor said that village committee meetings had revealed a significant decline in drug-related transactions. "Approximately 41,000 people have been arrested, and the government is doing its part with the anti-drug campaign," he noted.

He also pointed to Punjab's progress in education, stating, "Punjab, being in the first position in education today, is definitely a good achievement."

However, the government faced sharp criticism from the opposition. Punjab Leader of Opposition (LoP) Pratap Singh Ba...