Jalandhar, Nov. 13 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday launched a sharp attack on his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann, accusing the AAP government of betraying unemployed youth, failing to curb drug trafficking and irregularities in public recruitment examinations.

At a public meeting in Jalandhar, he attacked the AAP's claims of honest governance and alleged failure to implement poll promises. "Punjab does not want to hear jokes any longer. Jokes cannot fill people's stomachs," Saini said, referring to Mann's background as a comedian before entering politics.

"The people of Punjab were promised an end to drugs and employment for their youth. Nearly five years have passed, yet the younger generation continues to struggl...