Cong MLA seeks amendment in liquor ban law in Bihar
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Thu, Dec 17 2020 9:03 IST |
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Newly elected Congress legislator Ajit Sharma takes oath of office in Patna on Sept 4, 2014. . Image Source: IANS News
Patna, Dec 17 : Congress MLA Ajit Sharma has written a letter to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, requesting him to bring either an amendment in the liquor ban law, or roll it back.
Stating the liquor ban is a good initiative by Nitish Kumar, Sharma said the thinking was right and, hence, the Congress party appreciated it, but the implementation is not right . Despite the stringent law that pertains to liquor ban, trade and smuggling of liquor keeps flourishing in Bihar. At present, mafias are offering home delivery to consumers even at a higher price. As the implementation is not right practically, it allows corruption to take place in the police and excise department. and youth are falling into the illegal business due t
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