Thiruvananthapuram: Metropolitan Archbishop of the Latin Archdiocese of Thiruvananthapuram Soosa Pakiam M., who is also the chairman of the Kerala Catholic Bishop’s Council (KCBC), has lashed out at the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government over its alleged efforts to ease the restrictions imposed on liquor sales through its Excise policy. He warned the government of setbacks by way of widespread resistance movements if it went ahead with the proposed move to “dilute” the existing policy by providing exemption in favour of liquor barons.
“Any government that claims inability in curbing the drug menace, owing to the restrictions imposed on liquor sales, does not deserve to remain in power,” the Archbishop said.
He was interacting with mediapersons after inaugurating a seminar attended by prohibition activists and various organisations to discuss the current developments pertaining to liquor trade in the State.
He said the LDF had promised to adopt measures to bring down liquor sales in a phased manner prior to the Assembly elections. Prominent leaders of the coalition had also given an assurance that the bars that were closed down by the previous government would not be reopened.
(Source: The Hindu)