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Differences crop up in BJP-JD(U) over liquor ban in Bihar

Differences crop up in BJP-JD(U) over liquor ban in Bihar

Patna, Jan 15 (UNI) After bitterness over an alleged remark by a writer against the great emperor Ashoka comparing him with Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, both BJP and JD(U), the major coalition partners in NDA government in Bihar, have locked horns again on prohibition as BJP has demanded immediate review of liquor ban law, dubbing it complete failure, following death of four people in hooch tragedy in Nalanda district on Friday late night.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who had launched social reforms drive on December 22 last year to create awareness among the people about ill effects of liquor consumption and mobilise public opinion in favour of liquor ban, suspended the drive for indefinite period after rise in daily Corona positive cases
in Bihar.

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