After a similar move by a PDP legislator, National Conference (NC) MLA Ahsan Pardesi has submitted a bill in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly seeking a ban on alcohol in Kashmir and other Muslim-majority areas of the Union Territory.
The proposal has reignited the debate on liquor prohibition in the region, with supporters citing religious and cultural concerns, while opponents highlight economic and tourism-related implications.
Political and religious groups in Kashmir have long advocated for a ban on alcohol, emphasizing its adverse social impact. However, the UT administration has been expanding liquor sales through new outlets as part of its revenue-generation policies.
With both PDP and NC legislators backing prohibition, the demand could gain momentum. However, it remains to be seen whether the bill will receive broader political support or face opposition due to economic and administrative challenges.
Further developments are awaited as discussions on the bill progress in the Assembly.
(Stay tuned for more updates)
