Unacceptable objection to liquor ban in India
( April 5, 2017, Chennai, Sri Lanka Guardian) The Supreme Court order banning the liquor shops within 500 metres of highways has been criticized by liquor producers, merchants and liquor addicts all over India. Claims are made that such closure will lead to loss of millions of jobs all over India and huge loss of income for the government. These are exaggerated fears and misgivings.