Jalandhar: Channi's godman attacks the government, says – 'There is no government in Punjab, mafia rule is prevailing'

On 29 October 2026, political turmoil over drugs, corruption, and gangsterism intensified in Punjab politics. While holding a press conference at the Jalandhar Press Club, former Chief Minister and Congress MP from Jalandhar, Charnjit Singh Channi, launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party government. He accused that the law and order situation in Punjab is alarming and that the government has failed to effectively control drug trafficking, corruption, and gangsterism.

Channi alleged that the Punjab government is being run remotely from Delhi and that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is unable to make independent decisions. However, these are political accusations made by Channi; independent verification is required.

The press conference was also attended by MLA Ladi Sherwalaya from Shahkot, MLA Sukhveer Kotli from Adampur, and district Congress president Rajinder Berry from Jalandhar.

**The government is encircled over drug trafficking, demanding action against large networks**

During the press conference, Charnjit Singh Channi questioned the state's approach to Punjab's drug problem. He said that news of drug-related deaths among youths in the state is a cause for concern and that effective action against the entire drug trafficking network is necessary.

Channi accused that police action is mainly limited to drug users, while insufficient action is taken against the large traffickers and networks supplying drugs. He cited conditions in the