# BJP’s anti-drug push could turn Punjab polls: analysis 2026-08-10T19:40:56+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The BJP may use the drug crisis in Punjab as a key election issue, according to an NDTV analysis. The party has launched an anti-drug programme nationally, framing the problem as part of a larger national campaign rather than just a state law and order issue. The analysis suggests this strategy could help the BJP gain ground in Punjab, where it has been out of power. The party's national focus on drugs might resonate with voters concerned about the issue. ## Coverage - ndtv.com Tags: BJP, drug abuse, drug policy, elections, Punjab Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bjps-anti-drug-push-could-turn-punjab-polls-analysis/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bjps-anti-drug-push-could-turn-punjab-polls-analysis/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.