Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Kharghar Liquor Ban Proposal Advances, Voting Process Outlined
Some people in Kharghar want to ban alcohol.
They talked to the government about how to do it.
First, they need 25% of the voters in three areas to agree.
Then, they'll vote using a method called 'Upright Bottle – Sideways Bottle.'
The government will help organize the vote.
The MLA also brought up the issue in a meeting of the state legislature.
A proposal for a permanent liquor ban in Kharghar is moving forward.
MLA Prashant Thakur led a delegation that met with Collector Kishan Jawale.
The meeting discussed the voting process for the liquor ban.
25% voter support from three Kharghar wards is needed to proceed.
The 'Upright Bottle – Sideways Bottle' voting method will be used.
- Who
- MLA Prashant Thakur and the Kharghar Struggle Committee met with Collector Kishan Jawale.
- What
- A potential liquor ban in Kharghar is under consideration.
- When
- The meeting happened on Monday during the monsoon session of the state legislature.
- Where
- Kharghar
- Why
- To discuss the process for a permanent liquor ban in Kharghar.
- Proposal
- Permanent liquor ban
- Location
- Kharghar
- Initiator
- Kharghar Struggle Committee and MLA Prashant Thakur
- Key Official
- Collector Kishan Jawale
- Voter Support Needed
- 25% of voters
- Voting Method
- 'Upright Bottle – Sideways Bottle'