Srinagar, Feb 22 (KNS):The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has started a signature campaign in Srinagar to gather support for banning liquor in Jammu and Kashmir. The campaign backs a bill proposed by PDP MLA Mir Mohammad Fayaz, which calls for a complete ban on alcohol in the union territory.
PDP leader Iltija Mufti launched the campaign at the party’s head office after the police did not allow them to hold the event at Sher-e-Kashmir Park as planned.
Speaking to reporters, Mufti said that drugs and alcohol are spreading rapidly and harming society. She urged people to support the campaign, stating that many liquor shops have opened in J&K in recent years, making alcohol easily available.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
"This is not a political issue, but a social one. We request all political parties, including NC, PC, and BJP, to support the bill," she said.
Mufti also appealed to the government to make J&K alcohol-free, just like Bihar, Gujarat, and Nagaland. She stressed that banning liquor would not affect tourism and would help protect the youth from addiction.
The PDP leader called on people to join the campaign and support the fight against alcohol and drug abuse. (KNS)