JD(U) Leaders Counter NCER Findings on Liquor Ban’s Impact

The National Council of Applied Economic Research released a report claiming that Bihar’s total prohibition, in place since 2016, failed to meet its social objectives. JD(U) leaders immediately challenged the analysis, labeling it flawed and politically motivated. They pointed to observable calm in communities and a decline in public disturbances as evidence of the ban’s effectiveness. The party urged the state administration to maintain strict enforcement against illegal liquor manufacturers and to continue supporting community health initiatives.