CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Bhopal: Leh. Women have staged a protest in Ladakh demanding a ban on the sale of liquor. The women who took part in the protest called for curbs on the availability of liquor and sought to draw the administration’s attention to the social problems linked to it. They said the growing use of alcohol could have an adverse impact on families and society, and that concrete steps should be taken in this direction.
Demand for a ban on liquor sales: The protesting women raised their concerns over liquor shops and the sales system. They said alcohol consumption could increase domestic disputes, financial difficulties and health-related problems. The women urged the administration to seriously consider the proposal to ban the sale of liquor in Ladakh.
Emphasis on social awareness: The protest has brought the debate over liquor sales in Ladakh and their social impact back into focus. The women have demanded that the government and administration hold dialogue on the issue while keeping local communities’ concerns in mind and take necessary steps. Any decision on prohibition would need to consider aspects such as local conditions, public sentiment, health, law and administrative arrangements. For now, the protesters’ main demand is to ban the sale of liquor and take effective steps to reduce its impact on society.
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