Srinagar, Mar 30 (KNS) ; Congress leader and MLA Nizamuddin Bhat on Monday said his party will take a “balanced and responsible” stand on the proposed liquor ban bill, asserting that the issue is linked not just to morality but also to the Union Territory’s revenue.

MLA Bhat, speaking to reporters outside assembly as per news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) said the party would examine the legislation in detail. “We are a responsible opposition as well as a partner in governance. We will adopt a very dispassionate view on all matters taken up in the House,” he said.

When asked about the party’s stance on the bill, the Congress leader noted that while no one openly supports alcohol consumption, the matter involves complex economic considerations.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel“The issue is also linked to the economy, revenue generation, and the overall financial condition of the Union Territory,” he stated.

MLA Bhat acknowledged that proposals to ban alcohol are not new and stem from a social and moral perspective rooted in Gandhian ideals, which view substance abuse as harmful to society. However, he added that such matters are often left to individual conscience and that implementing strict legal prohibitions could create practical challenges. (KNS)