Babulal Marandi writes to Guv seeking amendments to new excise policy

BJP state president and Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi has written to Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar, urging intervention in the newly approved excise policy of the state government.

- STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE

In his letter, Marandi expressed serious concerns about the policy framework governing the allotment and operation of liquor shops, describing it as flawed, inequitable, and prone to monopolisation.

Referring to the decision taken in the state cabinet meeting held on 15 May, the veteran leader pointed out that allowing a single individual or establishment to run up to 36 liquor shops statewide—three units per district—creates an unfair advantage for large commercial players while limiting opportunities for small traders and unemployed youth.

He said that this policy, like previous excise models introduced by the present government, is unlikely to serve either the interests of the state exchequer or those of marginalised communities.