Kerala Liquor Policy Draws Criticism
Kerala's 30% liquor tax cut has sparked opposition from political parties and Muslim organizations
The Government of Kerala has announced an officially new liquor policy in Kerala that includes about a 30% tax reduction on liquor. This decision was made as a part of efforts to support tourism and hospitality businesses in the whole entire state. However, this decision has led to a lot of criticism from political parties and social organizations.
Details of the New Policy
According to the revised policy by the government, it has been said that a tax cut on liquor of 30% shall be served in certain establishments. Officials believe that this measure will help in attracting more tourists and encourage the growth of business in the hospitality sectors.
The government has also stated that this policy is aimed to boost economic activity to make Kerela more attractive to visitors.
Reactions from Political Parties
This decision of the government has led to a lot of criticism by several political groups. The BJP reacted very negatively to this. The party leaders have accused the whole Government of promoting the consumption of alcohol instead of leading its focus on public welfare.
The Left opposition has also expressed a lot of concerns about this weird policy; many critics have argued that reducing taxes on liquor will lead to extreme increase in the consumption of alcohol and social issues.
Muslim Organizations Express Concern
A lot of Muslim organisations have also opposed this new and weird policy. They have stated that making liquor more affordable in a state will put extremely harmful impacts on families and the society itself. These groups have urged the government to withdraw this decision as soon as possible and focus on putting benefits to public health.
Conclusion
The new liquor policy of Kerala has become an extremely big topic of intense criticism and debate. While the government believes that this tax reduction will support tourism economic growth, the criticism given by major parties have highlighted the extreme concerns of this policy. More updates shall be given in the upcoming days.
