'Legalising Illicit Liquor Production Will Generate Revenue for the Government'

Weird demand by Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
NCP leader demands lifting of ban on liquor in Gadchiroli

Legalising Illicit Liquor Production -Ramdas Athawale

Bhiwandi – Thousands of people have died so far by consuming illicit liquor. Recently, around 18-19 people died in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad. Laborers work hard and take care of their families. They consume illicit liquor during stressful times. Illicit distilleries continue despite repeat police raids. If an Illicit distillery is stopped in one lane, bottles are available in the next lane; therefore, such production never stops. Instead, legalise such liquor production; It will generate revenue for the Government and help save the lives of poor people. Union Minister Ramdas Athawale made this suggestion to the Government while speaking to reporters in Bhiwandi.

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale backs legalising hand-brewed liquor after the Pune hooch tragedy.

He argues that regulation could curb illicit alcohol deaths and boost state revenue.

An NCP leader has also demanded lifting the liquor ban in Gadchiroli.

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‘For how long will you allow consumption of poisonous liquor? Lift the of ban on liquor in Gadchiroli district’ NCP leader Dharmarao Baba Atram has demanded. He also said that he would be meeting the State Chief Minister, Devendra Fadanvis, regarding this demand. (If the liquor ban is lifted, it would amount to abandoning the policy and principles on which prohibition was imposed in the area. – Editor) He also said, “Legalise liquor made from Mahua flowers. Tribals consume liquor made from Mahua flowers during occasions such as births, marriages, deaths and other traditional ceremonies”.