‘ലഹരിക്കെതിരായി ആഞ്ഞടിച്ച് ഒന്നാം തീയതി കൂടി തുറന്നുകൊടുത്തത് എന്തൊരു കാപട്യമാണ്’

Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan criticized the government, saying that right after the Chief Minister declared a strong fight against drugs, a cabinet decision was made to allow liquor sales even on the first of the month. "Deciding to open bars even on the first, planning to start breweries, and the Excise Minister saying that along with toddy, a jawan should also be encouraged—what kind of hypocrisy is this government showing?" he asked