liquor policy
Coverage of liquor policy in the Nexus archive.
- UDF announces subcommittee to formulate liquor policy for 2026-27 fiscal year
The UDF has announced a subcommittee to develop a liquor policy for the 2026-27 fiscal year, aiming to balance Kerala’s fiscal needs with social and political sensitivities around low-strength alcohol production. The initiative has faced criticism from Muslim and Christian forums as well as within the Congress.
- LDF drowned Kerala in liquor, says Minister O.J. Janeesh
Minister O.J. Janeesh accused the LDF of causing excessive liquor in Kerala. The UDF has not yet finalized its liquor policy and will decide after consultations within the front and party.
- Decision on low-alcohol beverages solely based on liquor policy, says Kerala Excise Minister M. Liju
Kerala Excise Minister M. Liju stated that decisions on low-alcohol beverages are based solely on liquor policy. The Budget proposal for tax cuts on these beverages is framed around future possibilities, not immediate implementation.
- Kerala liquor policy to be decided after talks with coalition parties, says Revenue Minister
The Kerala liquor policy will be decided after consultations with coalition parties, as stated by Revenue Minister A.P. Anil Kumar. He emphasized that policy matters will not be decided unilaterally.
- New liquor policy after Budget: Liju
Excise Minister announces new liquor policy discussions within UDF and stakeholders to create a beneficial policy for Kerala and society.