Bihar to Phase‑Out Liquor Ban After Nitish Kumar Leaves Office

The Bihar government has said that the statewide liquor ban will be lifted in phases after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar steps down. The plan, announced by officials, aims to re‑introduce alcohol sales under a controlled framework. The phased approach is intended to manage demand and ensure public safety. No specific dates have been released yet, but the policy will take effect once the new administration is in place.