Breaking: BJP Holds Protest in Srinagar Demanding Alcohol Ban in Jammu & Kashmir

In Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged a protest demanding a complete alcohol ban in the Union Territory. Protesters attempted to march towards the Chief Minister’s residence but were stopped by security forces near Bukhara Chowk. The protest has added momentum to the ongoing political debate over prohibition in the region. While BJP is pushing for a statewide ban, the Jammu and Kashmir government has already clarified its stance against imposing any such restriction, citing revenue concerns and individual freedom of choice. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had earlier stated that while alcohol consumption may be discouraged culturally, banning it entirely is not a feasible policy decision. The issue remains politically sensitive, with multiple parties and groups holding differing views on prohibition, making it a subject of ongoing debate in the Valley.

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