Mandla (Madhya Pradesh): Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste speaking about the unlock and opening up of alcohol outlets said that liquor is a tonic for the people during these Covid times.
Liquor is a tonic for people: Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste
He even went on to say that people were demanding the opening up of liquor shops than other essentials, and hence the government decided to open alcohol outlets.
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The Union Minister of State for Steel further said that a major chunk of the government's revenue comes from excise. In this way, liquor also strengthens the economic condition of a state, that is, it is beneficial for the government to open liquor shops keeping in mind the needs of the people.
