Liquor Tax Cut Sparks Political Row As BJP Questions Kerala’s Anti-Drug Campaign

Summary

The Kerala state government's proposal to reduce tax on low alcohol beverages has sparked a political row, with the BJP criticizing the move as contradictory to the state's anti-drug campaign, Operation Toofan. The BJP president in Kerala, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, has expressed concern that lowering liquor prices could lead youngsters away from drugs and towards alcohol instead. Chandrasekhar is calling on the government to clarify its priorities, questioning whether it wants to provide a better future for youngsters or steer them towards alcohol.