LDF drowned Kerala in liquor, says Minister O.J. Janeesh
Minister O.J. Janeesh has accused the previous LDF government of significantly increasing liquor availability in Kerala during its tenure. He clarified that current discussions regarding liquor policy are preliminary and subject to internal coalition deliberations.
Why it matters
Liquor policy is a highly contentious political issue in Kerala, impacting both state revenue and public health discourse.
Kerala was pushed deeper into liquor consumption under the previous LDF government, Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs O.J. Janeesh has alleged, claiming that the number of bars in the State increased from 29 to 884 during the LDF’s ten-year rule.
The article provides a platform for a government minister's claims while balancing them with the context of ongoing policy debates.
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