more-inThe Congress has come out strongly against the State government’s decision to change the distance rule related to setting up liquor bars near educational institutions and places of worship. Even though the State government claimed that the distance rule was restricted to deluxe, four-star and five-star bars, the ultimate objective was to bring three-star bars also under the purview of the new distance rule. The Excise Minister’s justification that the distance rule was amended to promote tourism was a big joke. Hassan accused the LDF government of preparing the ground for opening of liquor bars in front of educational institutions and places of worship. The new distance rule was the culmination of the biggest corrupt deals witnessed in the State, he said.

Source: The Hindu September 01, 2017 15:00 UTC