Bihar NDA Allies Call for Review of Prohibition Law Amid Enforcement and Revenue Concerns

Several NDA allies in Bihar, including Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi, have called for a review of the state's 2016 prohibition law, citing enforcement challenges and the continued availability of illicit liquor. While BJP leadership reaffirms commitment to strict implementation, some suggest adopting more flexible policies like those in Gujarat or Maharashtra to address revenue needs and ecological concerns. Critics argue that the ban has not achieved its objectives and may require reassessment ahead of the 2025 Assembly elections.