Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Tejashwi Yadav Signals Review of Bihar Liquor Ban
Tejashwi Yadav, from RJD, suggests he might change Bihar's alcohol ban if his party wins the next election.
He thinks the current government hasn't done a good job enforcing the ban, and crime is going up.
He plans to talk to people and government workers before making any decisions.
This ban was put in place in 2016 by Nitish Kumar, the current Chief Minister.
Tejashwi Yadav hints at a review of Bihar's liquor ban if his party wins the upcoming polls.
Yadav criticizes the NDA government for poor enforcement of the current ban.
He alleges an increase in crime rates under the current administration.
Yadav states the issue will be discussed with the public and government officials.
The liquor ban was implemented by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in 2016.
- Who
- Tejashwi Yadav, Nitish Kumar.
- What
- Tejashwi Yadav hints at a potential review of Bihar's liquor ban.
- When
- Ahead of the upcoming assembly polls.
- Where
- Bihar, India.
- Why
- Concerns about enforcement and crime rates are raised.
Pro-Review
Anti-Review
Policy Stance
Pro-Review
Review liquor ban
Anti-Review
Maintain the ban
Addressing Issues
Pro-Review
Address poor enforcement and crime
Anti-Review
Maintain current law
- Politician
- Tejashwi Yadav
- Political Party
- RJD
- Current Policy
- Bihar Liquor Ban
- Policy Proponent
- Nitish Kumar
- Year Ban Enacted
- 2016
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