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Asserting that the liquor prohibition law in Bihar will be enforced ‘more effectively’ henceforth, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, along with other public servants of the state, on Friday took an oath to abstain from alcohol consumption for the rest of their lives.
The CM appealed to people to cooperate in the mission as ‘liquor is bad for health and society.’
“Liquor consumption is not just bad but also dangerous. The recent hooch-related deaths in the state must be highlighted to spread this message to people,” said Kumar at Gyan Bhawan in Patna.
He also pointed out that rise in the number of tourists over the past few years is a significant pointer to the fact that the prohibition was not a detriment for those visiting Bihar.
Kumar, during the programme, took a pledge to keep away from all activities involving liquor.
“I, Nitish Kumar, today on November 26, 2011, at the premise of Gyan Bhawan, with complete probity taking oath that I will not consume liquor for the whole life. Whether I be on duty or not, I will not indulge in liquor-involving activities even in daily life,” he pronounced.
His cabinet colleagues and other elected representatives followed suit.
