As the deadline of February 14, for staging protest on liquor ban is inching closer, former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Uma Bharti seems yet again exerting pressure on the state government.
Bharti who has been, for a while, seeking complete liquor prohibition in Madhya Pradesh, in the past affirmed that she will be taking to streets from Feb 14 onwards, in case the decision of liquor prohibition isn’t taken by then.
On Monday, Bharti speaking to the media said, “I am no teesmarkhan, there are so many people in the state who should stage protest on the liquor prohibition. Why can’t they come forward,” said Bharti. I will reveal my strategy post Feb 14.
Both Shivraj ji and VD Sharma (BJP state head) are like saints, I am not sure what is hindering liquor prohibition in MP, added the firebrand leader. I have worked a lot in polls and have my contribution to this government, she added claiming she will speak to the Chief Minister and will urge him to offer a statement on the matter.
Bharti, however, was seen ducking the matter of scores of deaths of cows in Bhopal village. “Ab Sarkar bhi hamari hai, aur dusri baat ki bhai (CM Shivraj) se mere sambandh atmiyta wale hain,” said Bharti with a smile as the reporters urged her to comment on the incident repeatedly.
Bharti also had a list of liquor rules violations in the state.
In Khandwa, at Hanuvantiya island, liquor is being consumed in violation of norms, she added levelling similar allegations at Devri in Sagar and Gunga in Bhopal. I am hopeful, the administration will take action in these incidents, added the former MP.
“Media, BJP, Congress and all sections of the society want liquor prohibition. Collective efforts against liquor and other addictions will pay dividends,” claimed Bharti on his twitter handle where she posted pictures from Narmada riverbanks.
Saying that she doesn’t consider herself any extraordinary person, Bharti said she hates liquor and other addictions and considers them an enemy of deprived sections, the poor, girls, women and the society in general. Everyone should fight it collectively.