Islamic physique opposes promote of beer at departmental shops in Jammu and Kashmir

On October 11, Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), a bunch of varied social, instructional and non secular organisations within the Kashmir valley, condemned the choice of the Jammu & Kashmir administration’s determination to permit the sale of beer and different ready-to-drink (RTD) drinks within the departmental shops. As per the stories, the Islamic physique has stated in a press release that the choice deeply hurts the feelings of the Muslim group.

They additional added that Kashmir is a Muslim-majority place and such choices present ‘utter disregard for the tenants of Islam’. The assertion learn, “Open sale of alcohol in departmental stores will further promote addiction which is a major issue in Kashmir, especially among our youth, something that the authorities also claim to be concerned about. It will also encourage immoral behaviour.”

The physique additional questioned why the sale of alcohol was being inspired in J&Okay whereas it was banned in some states. They urged the administration to withdraw the choice instantly.

Congress opposed the choice to permit the sale of beer

Apart from the Islamic physique, the Jammu and Kashmir Congress additionally condemned the choice on October 11. The celebration known as it an anti-youth transfer. They stated that ‘after downgrading J&K’s statehood, the proxy BJP administration is pushing the youth within the UT in the direction of alcohol habit.’

Raman Bhalla, JKPCC working president, stated, “The people of Jammu gave 25 MLAs to BJP, and it returned the favour with the worst gift possible”. He added that the choice would tarnish the picture of Jammu, the holiest metropolis of temples, that homes Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine.

Bhalla claimed that such a choice would encourage the consumption of alcohol that might have an effect on the youth. He stated, “When BJP was in the opposition, it used to blame the Kashmir-based governments for pushing Jammu youths into addiction. Now, the party has resorted to the wholesale opening of liquor shops in J&K.”

Mehbooba Mufti condemns the choice

In a press release, Mehbooba Mufti additionally condemned the choice. She stated, “They (LG’s administration) issued an order yesterday allowing the sale of liquor in departmental stores. In their ‘model’ state of Gujarat as well as Bihar, the sale of liquor is banned. But here, they have brought a separate law to hurt the sentiments of Muslims.”

She added, “Religious scholars are being put behind bars, and others outside are being maligned. The government policies have failed, and if they keep pursuing wrong policies and continue with atrocities on the people, the results will be negative.”

Sale of beer allowed by J&Okay administration

On October 10, The Jammu and Kashmir administrative council, underneath the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, authorized the incorporation of liberal provisions in Jammu and Kashmir Liquor Licence and Sale Rules, 1984, and Excise Policy, 2023-24 for the grant of licence JKEL-2A. With the choice, the departmental shops within the city areas shall be allowed to promote beer and Ready to drink drinks within the UT.