Overview
- He said reports gathered during the Jan Aakrosh Yatra point to rising drugs, illegal liquor and crime deepening insecurity, particularly for women.
- He alleged criminals are receiving political protection from BJP ministers, citing large street protests by women.
- He claimed recent floods ruined crops and families yet adequate relief and loan waivers have not materialized under the so‑called double‑engine government.
- The Congress yatra, launched on November 21, is covering about 1,100 km in its first phase and is scheduled to conclude at Becharaji in Mehsana on December 3.
- The articles did not carry a BJP response to the accusations, while a separate Ahmedabad Crime Branch operation recently seized about 358 grams of mephedrone and arrested two suspects.