Punjab Drug Menace: Dope test should be mandatory before seven rounds, unique demand raised in Parliament, AAP MP’s proposal creates stir

News India Live, Digital Desk: Now a very shocking and unique demand has been raised in the Parliament to end the demon of drugs that has spread in Punjab. An Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP, during Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha, urged the Central Government to enact a strict law to make ‘dope test’ of grooms mandatory before weddings. After this proposal, debate has erupted from social media to political circles. Why did the demand for ‘marriage dope test’ arise? Amar Singh, MP from Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, exposed a bitter truth of the state in the House. He said that the youth of Punjab is in the grip of drugs and its worst impact is on the lives of daughters. Many times, after marriage, girls come to know that their husbands are addicted to drugs, which not only ruins homes but also turns the lives of innocent women into hell. The MP argued that if dope test report for the groom is made mandatory at the time of marriage registration, then parents will be able to avoid handing over their daughters in wrong hands. ‘Preventive’ steps to save the youth of Punjab. Amar Singh stressed in the House that drug addiction It is not just a health problem but has also become a social curse. He said, “Countless houses are being destroyed in Punjab due to drugs. If we make a legal provision that medical clearance is necessary for a marriage certificate, it will create fear among the youth and will also put pressure on the drug supply chain.” What is the current law and the way forward? At present, no such health test is mandatory for marriage in India. However, some social organizations and doctors are already recommending testing for HIV and other genetic diseases. But the demand to make ‘dope test’ mandatory has sparked a new legal and ethical debate. Critics believe that this could be a violation of the right to privacy, while supporters say that this small step can prove to be a milestone for the safe future of a daughter. The opposition and the government’s stance. A mixed reaction was seen in the House on this demand of the MP. While some members called it the ground reality of Punjab, some raised questions on its implementation. Now it remains to be seen whether the Central Government issues any guidelines in this direction or this demand will be limited to debate only.