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Will raise issues concerning Punjab, says Brar

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Press Trust of India Chandigarh
Expelled Congress leader Jagmeet Singh Brar today said he would raise key issues which Punjab is facing like agriculture crisis and drug menace at a meeting he will hold at Chappar Chiri in Mohali next month.

"We will be raising key issues which Punjab face today. The farmers are facing so many hardships and some are forced to commit suicide. Then there is the issue of drug menace and drug trade, in which we will seek CBI inquiry," Brar said here.

He also said people were fed up with "dynasty politics" and want a change.

Brar, a known detractor of Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh, was expelled from the Congress over a fortnight back in the wake of his consistent statements against the interests of the party.
 

"I will show the world that Punjab has the talent in the May 21 gathering," he said, claiming former MLA Harbans Lal and others will also be taking part in the "crucial" meeting at Chhappar Chiri in Mohali to chalk out further strategy.

Punjab goes to polls early next year.

Brar also said he was "open" to tie-up with "like-minded" political leader or outfit.

"If any like-minded political leader or party calls me for talks, I am open. I am a free bird now, I am not into party discipline, I will go for talks," he said.

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First Published: Apr 27 2016 | 9:22 PM IST

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