"We have never said that we will go for the total prohibition. "In my opinion, instant announcement of total prohibition is not a solution. "Chouhan underlined that raising awareness on liquor consumption is the only way out "because even if total prohibition is implemented, people devise ways to consume alcohol illegally". I can only say that people of Madhya Pradesh have always showered their blessings and love on us. There will not be a major change in it," he said.Madhya Pradesh currently has 29 ministers including the chief minister.

Source: Times of India November 29, 2017 14:02 UTC