PDP Launches Campaign for Alcohol Ban in Jammu and Kashmir

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has started a signature campaign led by Iltija Mufti to support a bill for banning alcohol in Jammu and Kashmir. The initiative, disrupted by police, highlights the social issue of alcohol and drug consumption affecting societal morals and youth unemployment.

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) initiated a signature campaign on Saturday, advocating for a complete alcohol ban in Jammu and Kashmir. The campaign intends to gather public support for a bill proposed by PDP MLA Mir Mohammad Fayaz.

Party leader Iltija Mufti launched the campaign at the party head office after police hindered their scheduled program at Sher-e-Kashmir Park. Mufti stressed the urgency of addressing the rampant spread of drugs and alcohol affecting societal values.

Mufti urged other political parties to back the initiative, emphasizing it as a social issue. She called upon the Union Territory and Central governments to make J-K an alcohol-free region, drawing parallels with Bihar, Gujarat, and Nagaland.