KCBC State Committee demands removal of daily percentage drinkers from BPL list

The KCBC Anti-Alcohol Committee State Committee stated that authorities only take action if serious incidents or fights occur in bars located in Kalamassery and Pala, where minors were allegedly given alcohol. The committee also noted that action is not being taken for the offense of giving alcohol to those under 18. Prasad Kuruvila, spokesperson and State Secretary for the committee, stated that the right to alcohol should be linked to having an Aadhaar card, both for being in a bar and for purchasing alcohol. He also demanded that daily percentage drinkers be excluded from the BPL list. Kuruvila added that illegal drinking continues in places like liquor shops, even if the liquor has a license, and that operations should be expanded to include these centers.