Alcohol will be banned in Bihar from April 1 next year, Chief Minister
Nitish Kumar announced today, making good on a promise he had made to a
group of angry women at an event months ago.
"In 1977-78 we tried to impose prohibition but it was not effective. But I feel women are suffering more than others (because of alcohol abuse)... I have instructed my officials to start working towards this and implement this from the next financial year," Mr Kumar said at a function.
This is the first major announcement by Mr Kumar since he was sworn in as Chief Minister for the fifth time last week after a spectacular election victory.
It is not clear whether the ban will be restricted to country liquor or will include all alcohol
"In 1977-78 we tried to impose prohibition but it was not effective. But I feel women are suffering more than others (because of alcohol abuse)... I have instructed my officials to start working towards this and implement this from the next financial year," Mr Kumar said at a function.
This is the first major announcement by Mr Kumar since he was sworn in as Chief Minister for the fifth time last week after a spectacular election victory.
It is not clear whether the ban will be restricted to country liquor or will include all alcohol
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