Punjab Assembly Echoes with Liquor Taunts

In a dramatic session of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, lawmakers traded barbs over alcohol policy, with opposition members accusing the ruling party of promoting liquor consumption. The heated exchange centered on allegations of corruption in the state's excise department and the government's failure to curb rising alcohol-related incidents. The ruling party defended its record, citing revenue generation and regulation efforts. The debate highlighted deep political divisions over the social and economic impact of liquor in Punjab.