The Aam Aadmi Get together (AAP) has accused the Uttar Pradesh authorities, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, of selling alcohol consumption by permitting a “purchase one, get one free” liquor scheme. The BJP, which governs the state, has not but responded to those claims.
Delhi AAP chief Saurabh Bharadwaj, in a press convention, questioned why no motion had been taken towards liquor outlets reportedly providing free bottles of alcohol.
“We’re seeing many movies on social media exhibiting lengthy traces outdoors liquor outlets in Uttar Pradesh. This looks as if a plan to make individuals hooked on alcohol. I need to ask CM Yogi Adityanath why these outlets haven’t confronted bulldozer motion,” Bharadwaj stated.
Former Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj questioned whether or not the BJP’s central management had accredited the “purchase one, get one free” liquor scheme in Uttar Pradesh.
“Did CM Yogi introduce this scheme after consulting the BJP management? If not, why is the central BJP management silent on this?” he requested.
AAP additionally criticized the UP authorities in a put up on X, saying, “A river of liquor is flowing in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh. In Noida, liquor outlets are giving a free bottle with each buy. Do the BJP and Congress not see any rip-off or irregularity on this? Will the BJP-led central authorities order a CBI-ED investigation into this?”
Why are outlets providing ‘Purchase One, Get One’
Liquor outlets are providing reductions and offers to clear their inventory earlier than Uttar Pradesh’s new excise coverage begins on April 1. Not like the previous six years, when liquor store licenses have been merely renewed, UP has launched an e-lottery system this time, permitting new distributors to enter the enterprise.
The state has additionally launched composite outlets, the place each beer and IMFL (Indian Made Overseas Liquor) can be offered collectively, resulting in the merging of some present liquor outlets.
As a result of these modifications, store homeowners are speeding to promote their inventory earlier than March 31, as any unsold liquor after this date can be seized by excise groups. To keep away from losses, many liquor outlets have diminished costs and launched presents like “purchase one, get one free,” although the reductions range in several areas.
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