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It is proven fact that banning of the liquor will effect states adversely and by taking the record of law enforcing in India, is there any proof, that the business will not go into the hands of criminals, who will do it with the help of corrupt people in administration and police. infect the money now going in to the govt treasury will start flowing into the pockets of criminals who may use it in the legal acts or may flow to fund the terrorism. The lives lost will be much more with the illicit liquor then now the controlled one.
I am a corporate management employee, Have to engage myself on VC Meetings and concalls, Working on laptop daily at least 14-16 hours In both situation lockdown or normal.
Before going to have dinner and sleep I am addict to havr drink daily, Unfortunately I am unable to express my mental situation nowadays due to non availability of liquor.
I am sure that there are lakhs of profeshionals like me are facing the same horribal situation?
Needless to state that what and how we contribute to nation in terms of taxes from our salaries as well as engagement/ employment to peoples working in our subbordinate chain.
I am sure if the Govt/ administrative authorities can make it available on doorstep by charging the homedelivery expences but only what is needed is attention of govt. over citizens like us.
Try to understand our pathetic situation that after working more than 12hours daily we are not able to get a sleep at night which is leading to bring towards stress and dipression.
To all the people who are so glad that the liquor shops are closed: it is your tax money which is going to pay for the recovery, which will inevitably be higher because of your lofty moral stance. When time comes to pay for your actions I would like to see your reactions. And how come the rest of the world sees no issue on selling alcohol during lockdown?
All these ban of alcohol are applied only for the poor people and mid class. But rather check with the politicians, Rich business peoples – they have already stocked till end of this year. Trying to ban something govt had to make the precautionary rehabilitation and counseling activities once ensured. Otherwise already most of the people started preparing alcohol from their very home, some of them gone to other toxins, some purchasing from black stocks – already stocked by a politician influenced bars. Etc. For COVID19 govt put the people in lockdown and working for people against covid19 that all are fine. As stated by Mr. Arjun I’m also a tax payer and I have not violated any rules abided by govt of India. Now to relax from our mental stress and work depression need something to relax our own personal feels for that we are consuming alcohol but now govt states to ban that also from March 24th till date. Personally I can’t tolerate and I’m mentally disturbed by wait from 1st April reopen, 15th April reopen and again now 3rd may reopen.
I am not an alcoholic but I am social drinker who enjoys 2-3 glasses of whiskey once ya twice a month due to lockdown i feel depressed sitting at home even though I try to get into some activities I still feel like having a glass of alcohol but due to unavailability of alcohol makes me think where on the earth am I living who TF is the government to ban things which I enjoy this is ridiculous am I living under a dictatorship I am a citizen I need my rights you might be a politician but you work for citizens we are not slaves under you f***** illiterate politicians all over the country
I think center is playing politics in liquor case, since there are no or very little economic activity hence states are not able to generate income through taxes and by closing liquor shops center is making sure no income to the state govts so that state govt rely on center govt.
Remember 02 things,
1. BJP does not have state govt in most of the states
2. Illicit / Illegal liquor is very easily available with very high price. State govts are loosing their tax part.
Ok fine liquor shops close for prevention. alright. what about open sewage, overflowing gutters, clogged open drainage systems, horrible sanitation? disinfecting public places? revamping public health infra? why nothing is done in this regard (except railways initiatives)? we are going to pay astronomical cost and loss of many lives on account of these issues.
And no one talking about it? what a travesty
Stay home stay safe….lol.. who in the world going to suppress this smouldering outbreak lurking in those places?
In agreement that government needs to think about the poor and come up with strategies BUT strategies require money which the states dont have. History teaches us that Moral policing is the first step to dictating social behaviour which is followed by dictatorship. I am a tax payer who pays a lot of tax each month/year. If only the poor are being thought of, what crime I have done as a tax payer to think that the govt should give a thought about me as well? I work hard, I pay my dues and I have all the right in the world to unwind and relax as I want. Whether with alcohol or not, isnt upto the govt to decide. And to sound controversial, just like seeing withdrawal symptoms would be good research, how about we test the capability of the human body to survive without food? and IDGAF about what comments I get next.
There is no science to this restriction. Perhaps not much thought either. State governments are losing excise revenue at a level of 2.5 trillion a year. And it is depriving people of a little pleasure at a time of stress. In a world where birth rates are plunging, felt happy to read that seven million conceptions will take place during this time.
Sir, Taking Middle path is a toughest situation. Either Allow or Don’t allow.
If Allowed, in what way
If Not allowed, how Long and how we can support those people
There is lot of Pressure on State who has allowed Liquor consumption and what other way , they can explore Revenue Generation in lieu of that. Can we tax those who are Higher class with additional Loca Tax.
Need your thoughts
Regards
Opening liquor shops now will take away money from the poor families to liquor barons who are politically and media wise well connected. As far as withdrawal symptoms for alcohol addicts goes well it would good research as to what happens.
It is proven fact that banning of the liquor will effect states adversely and by taking the record of law enforcing in India, is there any proof, that the business will not go into the hands of criminals, who will do it with the help of corrupt people in administration and police. infect the money now going in to the govt treasury will start flowing into the pockets of criminals who may use it in the legal acts or may flow to fund the terrorism. The lives lost will be much more with the illicit liquor then now the controlled one.
Loss of revenue for the state….what’s the point?
I am a corporate management employee, Have to engage myself on VC Meetings and concalls, Working on laptop daily at least 14-16 hours In both situation lockdown or normal.
Before going to have dinner and sleep I am addict to havr drink daily, Unfortunately I am unable to express my mental situation nowadays due to non availability of liquor.
I am sure that there are lakhs of profeshionals like me are facing the same horribal situation?
Needless to state that what and how we contribute to nation in terms of taxes from our salaries as well as engagement/ employment to peoples working in our subbordinate chain.
I am sure if the Govt/ administrative authorities can make it available on doorstep by charging the homedelivery expences but only what is needed is attention of govt. over citizens like us.
Try to understand our pathetic situation that after working more than 12hours daily we are not able to get a sleep at night which is leading to bring towards stress and dipression.
To all the people who are so glad that the liquor shops are closed: it is your tax money which is going to pay for the recovery, which will inevitably be higher because of your lofty moral stance. When time comes to pay for your actions I would like to see your reactions. And how come the rest of the world sees no issue on selling alcohol during lockdown?
All these ban of alcohol are applied only for the poor people and mid class. But rather check with the politicians, Rich business peoples – they have already stocked till end of this year. Trying to ban something govt had to make the precautionary rehabilitation and counseling activities once ensured. Otherwise already most of the people started preparing alcohol from their very home, some of them gone to other toxins, some purchasing from black stocks – already stocked by a politician influenced bars. Etc. For COVID19 govt put the people in lockdown and working for people against covid19 that all are fine. As stated by Mr. Arjun I’m also a tax payer and I have not violated any rules abided by govt of India. Now to relax from our mental stress and work depression need something to relax our own personal feels for that we are consuming alcohol but now govt states to ban that also from March 24th till date. Personally I can’t tolerate and I’m mentally disturbed by wait from 1st April reopen, 15th April reopen and again now 3rd may reopen.
I am not an alcoholic but I am social drinker who enjoys 2-3 glasses of whiskey once ya twice a month due to lockdown i feel depressed sitting at home even though I try to get into some activities I still feel like having a glass of alcohol but due to unavailability of alcohol makes me think where on the earth am I living who TF is the government to ban things which I enjoy this is ridiculous am I living under a dictatorship I am a citizen I need my rights you might be a politician but you work for citizens we are not slaves under you f***** illiterate politicians all over the country
I think center is playing politics in liquor case, since there are no or very little economic activity hence states are not able to generate income through taxes and by closing liquor shops center is making sure no income to the state govts so that state govt rely on center govt.
Remember 02 things,
1. BJP does not have state govt in most of the states
2. Illicit / Illegal liquor is very easily available with very high price. State govts are loosing their tax part.
Ok fine liquor shops close for prevention. alright. what about open sewage, overflowing gutters, clogged open drainage systems, horrible sanitation? disinfecting public places? revamping public health infra? why nothing is done in this regard (except railways initiatives)? we are going to pay astronomical cost and loss of many lives on account of these issues.
And no one talking about it? what a travesty
Stay home stay safe….lol.. who in the world going to suppress this smouldering outbreak lurking in those places?
In agreement that government needs to think about the poor and come up with strategies BUT strategies require money which the states dont have. History teaches us that Moral policing is the first step to dictating social behaviour which is followed by dictatorship. I am a tax payer who pays a lot of tax each month/year. If only the poor are being thought of, what crime I have done as a tax payer to think that the govt should give a thought about me as well? I work hard, I pay my dues and I have all the right in the world to unwind and relax as I want. Whether with alcohol or not, isnt upto the govt to decide. And to sound controversial, just like seeing withdrawal symptoms would be good research, how about we test the capability of the human body to survive without food? and IDGAF about what comments I get next.
There is no science to this restriction. Perhaps not much thought either. State governments are losing excise revenue at a level of 2.5 trillion a year. And it is depriving people of a little pleasure at a time of stress. In a world where birth rates are plunging, felt happy to read that seven million conceptions will take place during this time.
Sir, Taking Middle path is a toughest situation. Either Allow or Don’t allow.
If Allowed, in what way
If Not allowed, how Long and how we can support those people
There is lot of Pressure on State who has allowed Liquor consumption and what other way , they can explore Revenue Generation in lieu of that. Can we tax those who are Higher class with additional Loca Tax.
Need your thoughts
Regards
Opening liquor shops now will take away money from the poor families to liquor barons who are politically and media wise well connected. As far as withdrawal symptoms for alcohol addicts goes well it would good research as to what happens.
Not openly liquor shops would force them to purchase at a higher rate in the black market.. Which exactly happening now..