Demanding a ban on liquor in the state, Forward Bloc party MLA Ali Imran Ramz told the state Assembly, "If Bihar can, why can't West Bengal ban alcohol?"
Few months after Bihar banned liquor, West Bengal is likely to follow its footsteps. Demanding a ban on liquor in the state, Forward Bloc party MLA Ali Imran Ramz told the state Assembly, "If Bihar can, why can't West Bengal ban alcohol?"
Ramz was taking part in the discussion on state budget. He also said that this measure can also curb the law and order fiasco in the state.
However, ruling party MLAs objected to Ramz's statement, his allied party members were heard echoing his voice.
However, ruling party MLAs objected to Ramz's statement, his allied party members were heard echoing his voice.
CONGRESS AND CPM SUPPORTS LIQUOR BAN
Left Front legislative party leader and CPI(M) state representative Sujan Chakraborty supported Ramz. He blamed alcohol for various political disputes and estranged relationship.
Congress MLA Manas Bhunia was also seen appreciating Ramz for his proposal. He even raised fingers at the TMC alleging that the government is indirectly promoting alcohol consumption through raising the excise duties. "Our government has decided to raise Rs 717 crore from excise duties. And they have decided to achieve this target by allowing alcohol manufacturers to sell their products in our state."
Though Congress and Left Front leaders supported his proposal, state Finance Minister Amit Mitra refrained from answering the question. He preferred to maintain the "no comment" status. "Can't say anything now. It's a lengthy procedure." Mitra said.
DRY STATES
Bihar has become the fourth state in the country after Mizoram, Nagaland and Gujarat to have completely banned liquor.
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