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News India Live, Digital Desk: Implemented from 2016 with the change of government in Bihar complete prohibition law Once again political excitement has intensified regarding this issue. Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary Upendra Kushwaha’s party included in the new NDA government formed under the leadership of Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) has raised a strong demand to review this law and abolish it.
Madhav Anand’s ‘revolutionary’ statement: “Bihar needs revenue”
RLM MLA after meeting Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Thursday Madhav Anand While addressing the media, he strongly attacked the prohibition of liquor. Following are the main points of his statement:
Huge loss of revenue: Madhav Anand, as an economist, argued that due to liquor prohibition, Bihar loses almost Rs. 28 to 30 thousand crore rupees There is a loss of revenue. He said that there is a dire need of funds to make “Vikas Bihar”, which is going to other states because of this law.
Awareness vs Restrictions: The MLA said that prohibition is not a permanent solution. The government should focus on creating awareness among the people instead of restrictions.
Failure in Implementation:** He alleged that despite prohibition, deaths are occurring due to poisonous liquor in the state and a huge criminal network of illegal liquor has been created.
End of Nitish era and new equations
This is the first time after Nitish Kumar stepped down from the post of Chief Minister that an ally from the ruling party has raised such a big question on this law which is considered his ‘masterstroke’.
Samrat Chaudhary’s stance: Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has not yet given any final decision on this issue, but he has spoken against corruption. ‘Zero tolerance’ It has made improvement in policy and governance its priority.
Discussion of Gujarat Model: There is also a strong discussion in political circles that the new government will be in Bihar. ‘Gujarat Model’ On the lines of prohibition, the law can be amended, which will also increase revenue and promote sectors like tourism.
Prohibition in Bihar: At a glance (2016-2026)
Effective date: April 2016 (by Nitish Kumar government).
Action: In the last 10 years, lakhs of people were sent to jail and crores of liters of liquor was confiscated.
Challenges: Mass deaths occurred from time to time in districts like Motihari, Saran and Patna due to poisonous liquor.
Latest Status: On average daily in the first quarter of 2026 itself 12 thousand liters Illegal liquor is being seized, which raises questions over law enforcement.
After this demand of Madhav Anand, now all eyes are on the next step of Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary and BJP. Will Bihar again become a ‘wet state’ or the law will only be relaxed, it will become clear in the coming times.
