‘Will Discuss…': Tejashwi Yadav Hints At Review Of Bihar Liquor Ban Ahead Of Polls
Tejashwi Yadav suggested revisiting Bihar's liquor ban if his party wins the polls, criticising the NDA government for poor enforcement and increasing crime rates.
Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday dropped a broad hint that the liquor prohibition policy, imposed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in 2016, could be reviewed if his party comes to power in the upcoming assembly polls.
While speaking with reporters at an event in Patna today, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader said that the ban has raised multiple concerns and the question will be discussed with the people and government officials, and a decision will be taken afterwards.
'The liquor ban has led to a surge in questions and complications. There will be discussions with everyone, A thorough review will be conducted. Since the issue is being raised, it certainly deserves a discussion…" he said as quoted by news agency IANS.
Patna, Bihar: When asked whether alcohol would be reintroduced in Bihar if the Mahagathbandhan comes to power, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, 'There will be discussions with everyone, A thorough review will be conducted. Since the issue is being raised, it certainly deserves a… pic.twitter.com/CIoe6wMNBV — IANS (@ians_india) July 27, 2025
Turning his criticism towards the incumbent NDA government, Yadav launched a scathing attack on the state's law and order situation, accusing the administration of harbouring criminals. Referring to Bihar's two deputy chief ministers, Vijay Sinha and Samrat Choudhary, he said, 'Criminals have become Vijay-Samrat in Nitish Kumar's government."
'There is no action against criminals. Gang rape is happening in ambulances. Shootouts are occurring in broad daylight. Over 100 murders have been reported in a single week," he alleged, painting a grim picture of public safety in the state.
Earlier, Tejashwi Yadav criticised Nitish Kumar's government over the persistent sale and availability of alcohol, despite a statewide ban enacted in 2016. Yadav has accused the government of failing to enforce the prohibition effectively, pointing to tragedies as evidence that illicit liquor is easily accessible in many parts of Bihar.
The prohibition law, introduced by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, aimed to address social issues stemming from alcohol consumption.
(With inputs from agencies)
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