Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday intensified the BJP's political attack on the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab, branding it a 'Kattar Beimaan Party' and accusing the Bhagwant Mann-led government of pushing the state into a crisis marked by crime, drugs, corruption and mounting debt.

Speaking at a public rally in Jalandhar after inaugurating 75 redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, Modi said Punjab was facing a governance collapse despite receiving substantial financial support from the Centre.

Invoking the legacy of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Prime Minister said Punjab's rich history stood in stark contrast to its present situation.

'This is the land of Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh. But today, the reality of betrayal is being hidden behind advertisements,' he said.

Launching a sharp attack on the AAP government, Modi alleged that law and order had deteriorated drastically.

'Nobody knows when a gang war will erupt or from where bullets will start flying. Even police stations are frequently attacked,' he said, claiming that extortion and organised crime had become widespread across the state.

The Prime Minister also expressed concern over the growing drug menace, saying Punjab's youth were paying the heaviest price.

'Drug peddlers are roaming freely, dragging the youth of Punjab into the quagmire of addiction. The future of Punjab is being ruined,' he said.

Escalating his attack, Modi accused the ruling party of lacking honesty and integrity.

'Serving the public requires honest intentions and integrity. The party governing Punjab has neither. It is a 'Kattar Beimaan Party',' he remarked.

Claiming that the Centre had consistently supported Punjab financially, Modi alleged that the state government had failed to utilise central funds effectively.

'The Central Government has sent lakhs of crores of rupees to Punjab over the past 12 years. But the Punjab government failed to utilise the money properly. A brazen game of plunder is underway,' he alleged.

He further claimed that the state's finances were under severe strain because of excessive borrowing.

'Loans are being raised in Punjab's name. A large part of the state's budget is spent paying interest, while those running the government are enjoying themselves on borrowed money,' Modi said.

The Prime Minister also cited legal cases involving AAP leaders to question the party's credibility.

Referring to a recent Gujarat court verdict, he said an AAP MLA had been sentenced to seven years in prison in a case involving assault on government officials and extortion.

'Extortion and illegal occupation have become trademarks of their political system,' he alleged.

Modi further accused several AAP leaders of facing corruption, bribery and money laundering cases, saying very few in the party remained free from allegations.

Aiming AAP's founding promise of transforming Indian politics, Modi said the party's 'true colours' had now been exposed.

'Those who claimed they would change the country's politics are now questioning court judgments whenever it affects their vote bank,' he said, referring to the recent conviction of an AAP leader by a Delhi court.

Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of rail and road infrastructure projects worth over Rs 5,470 crore in Jalandhar.

He inaugurated 75 redeveloped railway stations across 20 states under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, including Jalandhar Cantt railway station.

Developed at a cost of around Rs 1,570 crore, the stations have been redesigned as modern, passenger-friendly facilities under the theme of 'Virasat Bhi, Vikas Bhi', incorporating local heritage, culture and architecture while improving passenger amenities.