Kerala govt.’s liquor policy is dangerous, says Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath

He was speaking while presiding over a meeting of the Archdiocesan Jagratha Samithi in Thrissur on Thursday.

He said the change in the stance of the political and administrative leadership, which had earlier promised in its manifesto to take phased and stringent steps to reduce alcohol consumption and accessibility, was surprising. The government’s decision to extend bar operating hours would adversely affect the peace and harmony of families, he noted, urging the authorities to reconsider and roll back the move.