Rahul virtually declares Amarinder as CM candidate

March 18, 2016 22:07

Virtually announcing Amarinder Singh as Congress's chief ministerial candidate in Punjab, Rahul Gandhi today said tackling the drug menace should be his top priority while forming government.

Addressing a gathering here, the Congress vice president said Amarinder should take up the matter on a priority basis as it was a big issue for the people of Punjab, when he forms the government in the state.

"...I ask Amarinder Singh to deal with the drug issue sternly on priority basis when you form the government in Punjab since problem of drug is big issue for the inhabitants of state," Rahul said. He said everyone must fight the threat posed by drugs regardless of political affiliations.

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