Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Karnataka CM Proposes Legalizing Beach Bars
The Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, D K Shivakumar, suggested that the government should officially allow and regulate the sale of liquor in areas where it is currently illegal.
He mentioned that in some coastal areas, beer is being sold illegally on beaches, and it would be better to give licenses to these sellers.
He also talked about the restrictions on keeping liquor at home and suggested that these rules should be relaxed to avoid legal issues.
Another MLA, Suresh Kumar, asked the government to allow liquor sales on quick commerce platforms, but there were concerns about drugs being delivered through these platforms.
The government said they are taking action against drugs and asked for more information on the issue.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar proposed legalizing bars on beaches to curb illegal sales.
Shivakumar suggested relaxing home liquor storage limits to avoid legal complications from gifts.
BJP MLA Suresh Kumar proposed allowing online platforms to deliver alcohol, raising concerns about illegal drug distribution.
Home Minister G Parameshwara demanded evidence for police action against alleged drug distribution by online delivery firms.
BJP members in the Legislative Council warned that setting revenue targets for the excise department encourages alcohol consumption.
- Who
- D K Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka
- What
- Suggestion to regularise illegal liquor sales and bars in Karnataka
- When
- December 9, 2023
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To curb illegal sales and increase government revenue
- Person
- D K Shivakumar
- Position
- Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka
- Location
- Karnataka, India
- Issue
- Illegal liquor sales
- Proposal
- Regularisation of illegal liquor sales and bars
- Controversy
- Drugs delivered through quick commerce platforms
- Government Response
- Declared war against drugs in Karnataka
Sources
Illegal liquor sales in some parts of Karnataka can be regularised, suggests Shivakumar
Government blames rain; industry blames taxes as Karnataka’s beer sales drop 20%
D K Shivakumar suggests allowing bars on beaches and raising liquor storage limits for homes: ‘This is my opinion’
Winter Session to focus on farmer issues, MSP and dues from Centre
Maharashtra, Andhra obstructing Upper Krishna Project Stage-3: Shivakumar
