Calls Grow Within Bihar NDA to Review State's Alcohol Prohibition Policy

Bihar's total alcohol prohibition, imposed in 2016 by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, faces renewed calls for review from within the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and opposition parties. Critics, including JDU MP Devesh Chandra Thakur and smaller NDA allies, cite poor enforcement and revenue loss, arguing the policy has not curbed illegal liquor trade. While the ban remains popular among some voters, debates continue over its practicality and economic impact amid shifting political dynamics in the state.