Maharashtra Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar criticized the MahaYuti government following the deaths of two youths due to a suspected drug overdose at a live music concert in Goregaon. He warned of severe consequences if the rising drug issue is not addressed promptly. The incident occurred during a concert at the Nesco Centre, leading to the arrest of a major drug supplier in Kalyan by Mumbai and Kalyan police.
Wadettiwar drew parallels between the current drug situation in Maharashtra and the past drug crisis in Punjab. He highlighted the increasing grip of narcotics across the state, extending beyond major cities like Mumbai and Pune. The drug network has now reportedly spread to rural areas like Akola, Amravati, Nagpur, Nashik, Sambhaji Nagar, and Vidarbha, raising concerns about youth falling prey to drug traps.
Citing concerning statistics, Wadettiwar revealed that significant drug seizures and arrests have taken place in recent years. He emphasized the need for urgent action, labeling the situation as a failure of the state’s Home Department. Wadettiwar also questioned the alleged political protection provided to the narcotics industry, stressing the importance of exposing and eliminating such influences for a drug-free Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Harshwardhan Sapkal expressed similar worries over the deaths of two MBA students allegedly due to drug overdose after a music event. Sapkal accused the BJP–Mahayuti government of indirectly supporting the illegal drug trade, leading to the youth’s vulnerability to substance abuse. He criticized the authorities for their perceived inaction and failure to prevent drug and alcohol consumption at public events, blaming the government for the escalating drug problem in the state.
