Mumbai,

13 July (HS): Jitendra Awhad, an NCP politician, opposed Maharashtra's new

liquor policy, arguing it will promote drunkenness and hurt families. The approach entails providing additional

booze store licenses to support government programs, which Awhad regards as a

betrayal. He urged residents to resist

the state's public health and governance policies. NCP politician Jitendra Awhad has strongly

opposed Maharashtra's new liquor policy, alleging it promotes drunkenness and

would harm numerous families throughout the state, which is famed for its

spiritual history. Awhad severely

attacked the Mahayuti administration's intention to provide licenses for 328

new booze stores as a financial ploy to finance government initiatives.

At

a news conference, Awhad called the policy a betrayal of the family, accusing

the government of putting alcohol sales ahead of public health. He said that the administration of Devendra

Fadnavis is damaging the state's reputation by selling liquor licenses rather

than safeguarding its citizens from alcoholism. Awhad urged state residents,

particularly women, to oppose the program and highlighted apparent corruption

in the excise department. Deputy Chief

Minister Ajit Pawar responded by claiming that no new licenses have been issued

since 1972, emphasizing that transfers adhere to legal regulations.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi