BARS SHUT DOWN IN KERALA – IS IT WISE OR ????

BARS SHUT DOWN IN KERALA – IS IT WISE OR ????

I personally do not support the “Shut Down” of Bars in Kerala either partially or totally.  The State Government should initiate measures to control the misuse or abuse of alcohol. Majority of our society do not encourage the drinking culture, yet silent support is sanctioned.

We are very cunning when it comes to social issues.  We all eagerly look forward for an excuse to put all the blame on Alcohol.  Around 40% of revenue for the annual budget comes from alcohol sales. Are we ready to sacrifice 40% of development in all corners of our life and future generation?

Stop banning things at first instance. Try to find a solution to overcome by modifying the current situation. Of course our Government does not want to accumulate money from non-earning citizens. This includes Students, Unemployed, etc. Why can’t we bring Permit System based on income, number of dependents, outstanding loans, etc. to regulate and restrict the sales of Alcohol.  Just a suggestion, need not be accepted, but may not be rejected prior to giving a thought.

Think about the employees depending on these Bars. Although, a small population as compared to the whole population of Kerala, yet do we have an immediate perfect alternative to support them. Cut down in production due to lack of demand will further bring many others in the manufacturing factories or distilleries. Do we have an Industry Friendly Environment in the State to encourage entrepreneurs to invest their business in our State? Then how do we aim to compensate the 40% of our revenue from?

When we compare other states that are strict towards Alcohol and its sales, we need to peep inside our own state and see do we stand similar in all aspects or at least are we closer to them in comparison.  If this is not the case then stop planting something which will not grow in our land. It is just a waste of our valuable time, only to repent in the future.

We need solution and not destruction. Political leaders will cash this topic for their political career. Do we have to support them in this too now? Are we not tolerating them way beyond the expected limits.  Don’t just blindly support any movements for the sake of it.  Be wise and think wise to do wise.

End of the day it is the constitutional right to equality of an individual at stake. How can a State deprive the rights of voluntary alcohol consumer, when another State allows their citizens this right? Are we not in India, the largest democratic country …..