The Election Commission of India ordered a 48-hour ‘Dry Day’ in poll-bound West Bengal and Tamil Nadu under the Representation of the People Act, restricting liquor sales to ensure free, fair elections and prevent voter influence
In a significant move, the Korpole gram panchayat in Sangareddy district, led by sarpanch Sunitha, passed a resolution banning liquor sales in the village despite opposition from tipplers. Women had demanded the ban during Sunitha’s election campaign, citing the social and economic hardships caused by alcoholism.
Villagers of Lakshmi Sagar in Sangareddy district were left shocked after five liquor outlets with belt shops suddenly opened despite a panchayat resolution banning liquor sales five years ago. When sarpanch Uppari Lakshman complained, Jogipet Excise Inspector Sagar Reddy urged him to support liquor sales, a reply that was recorded and widely condemned.
The remote village in the district has a population of 1500, mostly tribals. Their main occupation is agriculture as nearly 80 percent of the families have land holdings of two to three acres and the remaining work as farm labourers locally and outside the village.
The singer said this during the concert in Ahmedabad on Sunday, two days after he performed in Hyderabad. He also claimed that he does not consume alcohol
It is among the six gram panchayats selected for the award across the country based on the progress made in village development, greenery and cleanliness in 2022-23
Patna: BJP MLA from Begusarai Kundan Singh on Thursday said that crime cases in the state are increasing due to liquor ban in the state. Singh’s statement comes a day after another party MLA Hari Bhushan Singh Bachaul demanded rollback of liquor prohibition law in the state. Bhushan said that the state exchequer is registering […]
