Chandigarh-A week has passed since AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal assured the people of Punjab that he would “push out all the gangsters from the state.” The statement, delivered with confidence, created expectations among citizens that a major breakthrough against organised crime was imminent. However, with no visible change on the ground and no major announcements from law-enforcement agencies, people are now questioning whether this claim implies that Punjab is suddenly free from gangsters, or whether the promise was merely political rhetoric. Public sentiment suggests growing scepticism, as many believe that dismantling deeply rooted criminal networks cannot realistically be achieved overnight. The situation has sparked debate about political accountability, transparency in governance, and the need for sustained, long-term strategies rather than symbolic statements.