He said that Himachal Pradesh was known as 'Dev Bhoomi' and that its society has traditionally had a strong religious orientation. If young people today are choosing drug use instead of following their traditional spiritual and religious practices, it also raises questions about the values and upbringing being imparted to them by families and society.

Bhardwaj said the Congress government shut down the Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission citing alleged irregularities but has yet to make the findings of its investigation public. he questioned why the government has not released a white paper identifying those responsible if serious irregularities were indeed found.

Dr. Bindal further said that the Congress must explain why it is trying to politicise the future of students. While the Government is strengthening the examination system through greater transparency, security, and accountability, the Congress is attempting to exploit students' emotions for narrow political gains. He asserted that the BJP will never allow such attempts to succeed.

The accused Public Servant further instructed the complainant to hand over the bribe amount to a private person at Guwahati. The said private person in turn asked the bribe to be handed over to another private person at Guwahati.

As per the complaint, the victim received intimidating calls from unknown persons impersonating officials of security and counter-terrorism agencies. The callers falsely claimed that her bank account had been used in terrorism-related activities and threatened her with arrest and seizure of her property. To lend credibility to their claims, they also shared a fabricated attachment order.

As a leader, she places immense trust in her police force. She believes that respect, courtesy, and appreciation can significantly improve team morale and performance. According to her, police personnel, like everyone else, seek dignity and recognition. A positive and respectful approach toward colleagues can transform an entire organization's effectiveness.

He further criticised the government’s response, alleging a lack of sensitivity and urgency from the state leadership. According to him, the absence of a strong public reaction reflects a disconnect between those in power and the concerns of ordinary citizens.

A case has been registered at Police Station Jwalamukhi under FIR No. 36/26 in accordance with the provisions of the NDPS Act. Police officials confirmed that a detailed investigation is underway to ascertain whether the आरोपी was linked to a larger drug trafficking network.

According to official data, from January to March 2026, a total of 19 FIRs have been registered, while 25 accused have been arrested in connection with drug-related cases. During this period, police seized 51.18 grams of heroin, 1.86 kilograms of charas, 1.603 kilograms of chura/sulfa, and 20 intoxicant capsules.

The incident has sparked intense political debate, with opposition allies distancing themselves from the protest's optics while the BJP frames it as part of a pattern of undermining India's achievements under PM Modi's leadership.Dr. Bindal expressed confidence that the people of Himachal Pradesh and the nation would reject such "irresponsible political theatrics" and uphold national dignity and democratic decorum.