A campaign is underway to make Jammu and Kashmir drug-free within 100 days. Meanwhile, a controversy broke out on Sunday over the Chief Minister’s remarks in response to a journalist’s question.
Abdullah said that people drink alcohol of their own choice. The government is not forcing anyone to visit liquor shops.
He said these shops are meant for people whose religion allows alcohol consumption. He also said that no government in Jammu and Kashmir has banned these shops so far.
On this issue, the BJP staged a protest in Srinagar on Friday, demanding a complete ban on alcohol in Jammu and Kashmir. During the protest, police stopped party leaders and workers from marching towards Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s residence.
Two pictures of the protest
BJP protests demanding the implementation of liquor ban in Jammu and Kashmir.
Several leaders were detained during the protest.
Slogans raised demanding liquor ban
According to officials, a large number of BJP leaders and workers gathered near Ram Munshi Bagh Park.
Police stopped the protesters on the way and detained some leaders. Later, all BJP workers were peacefully removed from the area by the police.
BJP says Srinagar is the land of saints and Sufis
Jammu and Kashmir BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur said the BJP is against all forms of drug abuse in Kashmir. He accused some people of supporting alcohol for revenue and warned those backing it.
