UDF also extended full support to State Finance Minister K M Mani
against whom a FIR has been registered in the bar bribery scam.
Indian Union Muslim League and Socialist Janata Democratic (SJD) also expressed reservation over changes in the liquor policy at the meeting held here.
Sudheeran opposed the changes mooted by Chandy and said there was no need for any alteration.
Sudheeran also wanted a comprehensive study on the impact of the policy instead of relying on the suggestions of a few departments like tourism.
Admitting that Sudheeran did not agree to the changes, Chandy told a a press conference after the meeting that UDF entrusted the cabinet to make practical changes without in any way affecting the basic nature of the policy.
The new policy announced in August last envisaged total prohibition in stages in ten years time. The policy limited foreign liquor bars to five-star category hotels, besides closing down retail outlets of Kerala State Beverages’ Corporation in a phased manner.
Indian Union Muslim League and Socialist Janata Democratic (SJD) also expressed reservation over changes in the liquor policy at the meeting held here.
Sudheeran opposed the changes mooted by Chandy and said there was no need for any alteration.
Sudheeran also wanted a comprehensive study on the impact of the policy instead of relying on the suggestions of a few departments like tourism.
Admitting that Sudheeran did not agree to the changes, Chandy told a a press conference after the meeting that UDF entrusted the cabinet to make practical changes without in any way affecting the basic nature of the policy.
The new policy announced in August last envisaged total prohibition in stages in ten years time. The policy limited foreign liquor bars to five-star category hotels, besides closing down retail outlets of Kerala State Beverages’ Corporation in a phased manner.
Source: Chhattisgarh News in Hindi and MP News in Hindi
Is Kerala Really growing??? In today’s world to stop human mind from drinking alcohol is impossible. To implement what Supreme Court it should give ample amount of time at least 1 year. Suddenly people who depend upon the bar business cannot shift. I think 200 meters is good. Why should they allow bars and liquors and spend some amount of money for the policemen to check drunk and drive. Bars should get closed early will help I think.
ReplyDeleteLiquor business gives the maximum profit in all the states. Supreme Court should appoint some commission and try to study. Few people will appreciate if bars are closed, few will not, maybe mostly. Often I read the latest Kerala news, breaking Kerala news about this issue. Still this decision is not the proper solution. Reducing the amount of alcohol percentage will help I think. Thank you just my opinion.