Liquor company’s letter to M.V. Govindan surfaces
A 2021 letter from a liquor company to Kerala's former Excise Minister M.V. Govindan has surfaced, requesting a new category for low-alcohol beverages. The company argued that such a classification would boost tourism and prevent event organizers from moving to other states.
Why it matters
It highlights the influence of industry lobbying on state excise policy and potential shifts in alcohol regulation to support the tourism sector.
A letter sent by a liquor company to former Excise Minister and current CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan in 2021 has surfaced. The letter reportedly sheds light on the company’s efforts to secure a separate category for low-alcohol beverages in Kerala.
The article reports on the existence of a document and the actions taken by a politician without taking a stance on the policy itself.
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