Bihar liquor ban report sparks political debate over decade-old prohibition

In some parts of the world, there are special drinks for grown-ups, and one state in India called Bihar decided to say no to them.

Ten years ago, the leader of Bihar made a rule that no one could buy alcohol, hoping it would keep families safe.

Some researchers studied this rule and said it should go away.

They found it cost the state a lot of money that could be used for schools, hospitals, and roads.

They also said the rule did not really make people safer, and that secret alcohol still exists and can be dangerous.

Some leaders agree with the researchers and think the rule should change.

Other leaders worry that removing the rule will hurt families and want to keep it.

The people who make decisions are afraid to upset the leader who created the rule, so they are moving very slowly.

In the end, the decision is about finding a balance between safety and money.