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Uma Bharti Calls for Alcohol Ban as First Step in Madhya Pradesh’s Drug‑Free Drive
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 03:15 PM
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Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Uma Bharti urged that prohibition of alcohol be made the initial phase of the state’s newly announced drug‑free campaign, following Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s declaration.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a statewide drive to make Madhya Pradesh free of illicit drugs, signalling a major policy push by the central government. The declaration, made during a meeting with state officials, outlined a multi‑phase strategy aimed at curbing substance abuse across the region.
In response, former chief minister Uma Bharti publicly called for the prohibition of alcohol to be designated as the first phase of the initiative. Speaking to reporters, Bharti argued that eliminating liquor would address a key vector of addiction and set a strong precedent for the broader anti‑narcotics effort.
Bharti’s demand adds a political dimension to the campaign, highlighting the ongoing debate over alcohol regulation in the state. While the central government has yet to confirm any legislative changes, the former chief minister’s statement underscores the pressure on state authorities to consider stricter liquor controls as part of the drug‑free agenda.
In response, former chief minister Uma Bharti publicly called for the prohibition of alcohol to be designated as the first phase of the initiative. Speaking to reporters, Bharti argued that eliminating liquor would address a key vector of addiction and set a strong precedent for the broader anti‑narcotics effort.
Bharti’s demand adds a political dimension to the campaign, highlighting the ongoing debate over alcohol regulation in the state. While the central government has yet to confirm any legislative changes, the former chief minister’s statement underscores the pressure on state authorities to consider stricter liquor controls as part of the drug‑free agenda.