Buxar (Bihar), April 4 (IANS) Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar has emphasised that to make the prohibition law in the state effective, there must be collective efforts from all sections.
Speaking to reporters on Friday night regarding the deaths caused by spurious liquor in Motihari, Prem Kumar termed the incident unfortunate but said that the government is taking continuous action.
Asserting that the liquor ban in Bihar is a commendable step that has brought positive changes, particularly among the underprivileged sections of society, he called for collective efforts from all sections to make it a success.
“The government, administration, and the general public must work together. Every section of society should come forward and cooperate in making the liquor ban a success,” he said.
Six people have died in Motihari over three days after allegedly consuming spurious liquor, while several others remain hospitalised. During ongoing raids in connection with the case, around 700 litres of spirit recovered from Piprakothi were found to be toxic.
The opposition has launched a sharp attack on the ruling alliance over the incident, targeting what it termed the “double-engine government”. Opposition leaders have alleged that the administration has failed to effectively implement the liquor ban, leading to repeated tragedies.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav also condemned the incident, stating that it once again exposes the failure and serious flaws in the NDA government’s prohibition policy.
According to available data, more than 1,300 people have died in Bihar due to spurious liquor since the enforcement of the alcohol ban.
On the announcement of the new Chief Minister of Bihar, Prem Kumar said the decision would be made soon.
“Please wait. The date will be decided at a high level. Our NDA leaders will collectively decide who will be appointed as the Chief Minister. All five constituent parties will take the decision together, and whatever is decided will be acceptable to all,” he added.
He also said that people across the country are now seeking change. He said that the public has seen the Congress rule for nearly 50 years and has also experienced regional parties. According to him, the performance of the BJP is improving across various states. Citing examples, he noted that the BJP is leading in Assam, while the political situation is also changing rapidly in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal.
–IANS
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