BJP protest against the operation of wine shops

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The Bharatiya Janata Party has strongly opposed the reported issuance of liquor licences in Kashmir and warned the Omar Abdullah government against allowing liquor stores to operate in the Valley.

Reacting to reports related to liquor licences, BJP leaders said they would not allow liquor shops to open in Kashmir and threatened a “lockdown-like protest” if the administration moved ahead with the plan.

A senior BJP leader said the party would launch widespread protests across the region if liquor outlets were permitted to function, calling the move against the cultural and religious sentiments of the people of Kashmir.

The controversy erupted after reports claimed that licences for liquor stores and alcohol sales were being considered in certain parts of the Valley, triggering sharp political reactions.

The BJP accused the Omar Abdullah-led administration of ignoring public sentiment and warned that opening liquor stores could lead to unrest and strong opposition from local communities.

The ruling government, however, has not officially announced any large-scale rollout of liquor shops in Kashmir so far.

The issue has reignited political debate in Jammu and Kashmir over tourism, business regulation and cultural sensitivities linked to alcohol sales in the region.

Political observers say the matter could become a major flashpoint between opposition parties and the government in the coming days.