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Cong chief's 'MP women consuming more alcohol' remark triggers uproar

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August 27, 2025

MADHYA Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari has stirred a major political storm by claiming that women in the state consume more alcohol than anywhere else in the country.

- ANURAAG SINGH @ Bhopal

MADHYA Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari has stirred a major political storm by claiming that women in the state consume more alcohol than anywhere else in the country. Speaking at a press conference in Bhopal, Patwari said, "Madhya Pradesh has got a medal for women in the state consuming more alcohol than anywhere else. Not only this, but overall alcohol consumption is maximum in MP. The BJP has ruined the situation."

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