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Liquor Prohibition in Kerala...Was it the right decision?

It was year 1996 when local liquor - Arrack was prohibited in Kerala by Congress government. The government made such a decision after many bad incidents occurred killing thousands of men who consumed local alcohol. Afterwards government began to 'feed' Keralites with foreign liquor in cheap rate and earned a big revenue as well. It's almost 4 or 5 times expensive to buy from hotels and other outlets.







In the past one year or so, hot war is going on between state government and 3 star hotels regarding the renewal of license of selling liquor, minimum requirements of bar hotel etc etc. But now Government has decided not to renew the license of existing 418 bar hotels and liquor will be available in 5 star hotels only. In the coming 10 years, government will reduce its supplying outlets 10% every year to declare Kerala 'Liquor Prohibited State' after 10 years.







Decision was right and almost all organizations have welcomed it. For me too, it's a welcome decision. Kerala is the highest alcohol consuming state and though a laborer earns 700 to 1200 rupees a day, he spends a good amount in those 'government outlets'.







But some questions arise in my mind as well. Beverage corporation is the only profitable government sector of Kerala. So, complete ban of alcohol can affect State's economy. But it's also a pleasant thing to note that all men will remain healthy and work for a better tomorrow. But illegal alcohol consumption may once again start in the state. Also, the neighbouring states have already started numerous outlets at the state borders. So, government's decision will be helpful to how many people???







What I feel is...Government should sell liquor in normal rates through their outlets (not giving subsidies) and impose an extra 'luxury' tax as well. If so, alcohol consumption will be reduced many fold and people may consume only less amount. Government can also impose high tax on beverages and earn a big amount of revenue from those who spent their valuable money for such useless things.... I am not against those men who consume alcohol once in a while during get togethers or festival occasions.







Share your opinions plz.


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For me it doesn't make any difference, it's more than 10 years ever since I had anything called alcohol.
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If liquer were really so harmful to health, defence forces would not use this. There is no tribl community including Nagas who do not have some own brand of liquer. what we really need is to stress on avoidng excessive consumption of liquer. You add only small quantity of spice to food for taste. Too much spice will spoil the food. Simiarly, liquer adds to joy in life but too much of this spoils the life. Also, prohibition is undemocratic. It is for citizens to decide as to what is good for them and to what extent. .
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Too much is too bad in every case, why only liquor what about tobbaco products, why are they not banning it as well....The more they ban the more attractive the producy begins to look and gets a higher price in black.I am sure the politicians understand this but they probably want such a thing to happen so that they all can make merry
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Its a good thing. But other products like tobacco also be banned. Mere banning is not going to fetch anything. Proper care should be taken that the product should not be sold in black.
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Banning or prohibiting liquor will not work as has been proved time and again in other states. People will revert to producing it illegally such as the dangerous hooch, which has claimed lives of hundreds in India. It is better to increase prices and taxes on liquor so that its usage is reduced. Also extensive programmes for awareness should be implemented, at least make people understand its use in moderation!
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Banning will only give rise to black marketing and banning of tobacco, etc should also be done. Moreover, banning liquor is certain states will not put an end to liquor consumption...the people who booze will only have to pay more. So in short I don't think it is a right decision.
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Nowhere Liquor prohibition worked. Evey body knows Liquor is the biggest revenue generator for the government. The government knows. It indirectly nodding its head to encourage other illegal ways of selling the liquor.
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I cannot be the judge of the decision made by the government. However, people should realize what is best for them.

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Definitely. It is best decision. 

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Definitely. It is best decision. 

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Definitely it is best decision. 

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