Debate Grows Over Bihar Liquor Ban After Samrat Chaudhary Takes Office

Brief By Republic World / 1:08 PM on 16 Apr 2026

Speculation over scrapping Bihar’s liquor prohibition has intensified after Samrat Chaudhary assumed office as Chief Minister, ending Nitish Kumar’s long tenure. Leaders, including JD(U) MLA Anant Singh, argue the ban fuels illegal consumption. Chaudhary earlier indicated the policy causes annual revenue losses estimated between ₹28,000 crore and ₹30,000 crore, prompting renewed political and public debate.