BJP’s VD Sharma Responds to Congress’s Jitu Patwari on ‘Udta MP’ Drug Allegations
In Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, BJP President VD Sharma addressed comments made by Congress leader Jitu Patwari, who claimed that Madhya Pradesh has a severe drug problem, surpassing even Punjab. Patwari’s remarks followed a recent drug bust in Jhabua district. Sharma countered by accusing Patwari of defaming the state and engaging in negative politics. He emphasized that under BJP governance, drug-related activities are being strictly dealt with, citing recent arrests and seizures. Sharma also highlighted the positive developments in Madhya Pradesh, referring to it as ‘Viksit Madhya Pradesh’ and urging for positive political discourse.
Background
Jitu Patwari’s comments came after the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) uncovered a factory in Jhabua involved in illegal Mephedrone production. The operation led to the seizure of significant quantities of the drug and the arrest of four individuals. Patwari criticized the BJP government for the state’s drug issues, while Sharma defended the government’s actions and progress.
Doubts Revealed
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the major political parties in India. It is currently the ruling party in India.
VD Sharma -: VD Sharma is a politician and the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
Congress -: Congress refers to the Indian National Congress, another major political party in India. It is one of the oldest political parties in the country.
Jitu Patwari -: Jitu Patwari is a politician from the Indian National Congress party. He is known for his role in the politics of Madhya Pradesh.
Udta MP -: ‘Udta MP’ is a term used to describe the alleged drug problem in Madhya Pradesh, similar to the term ‘Udta Punjab’ which was used for Punjab’s drug issues.
Jhabua -: Jhabua is a district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It was recently in the news due to a significant drug bust operation.
DRI -: DRI stands for Directorate of Revenue Intelligence. It is an Indian government agency responsible for fighting smuggling and drug trafficking.
Viksit Madhya Pradesh -: ‘Viksit Madhya Pradesh’ means ‘Developed Madhya Pradesh’ in Hindi. It refers to the positive growth and development efforts in the state.
