No question of reviewing liquor prohibition law in Bihar: JD(U)
The Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, implemented in April 2016, bans alcohol manufacture, sale, and consumption in the State
In Bihar, the JD(U) party firmly stated on Tuesday (August 11, 2026) that there was no intention of revisiting the prohibition law on liquor. This law, enacted in April 2016 during the time of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, bans the manufacture, sale, and consumption of alcohol throughout the state. The prohibition law has garnered praise from top BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and has reportedly enhanced the human index across various metrics in Bihar.
However, within the JD(U) party, concerns have been raised over the law's implementation, particularly highlighting flaws that have led to corruption, moral lapses, and increased consumption of alternative intoxicants.
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