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A decade after Bihar imposed prohibition, alcohol consumption, illicit liquor use and substance abuse remain significant concerns

Over 13 lakh arrests, just 1% convictions, and rising corruption — a policy meant to curb drinking has ended up punishing the poor

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday called the people who drink alcohol as “sinners” while adding that it is considered a sin by Mahatama Gandhi, after the state legislative assembly passed Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2022. Speaking at the Bihar legislative assembly, “Somebody went to drink alcohol and died after drinking […]