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The Times of India
The Times of India
National
Abhay Singh | TNN

Amid rumours, Bihar deputy CM Tarkishore Prasad denies any move to amend liquor law

PATNA: Amid rumours of a move for fresh amendment in the provisions of the prohibition law that is caught in crossfires in the wake of frequent hooch deaths, the main opposition party, RJD, on Tuesday claimed that it would move a no-confidence motion against the government in the budget session if the proposed amendments are not in the interest of the people or in tune with its principles.

The last amendment to the prohibition law was made in 2018 to set free a person caught drinking liquor for the first time on the payment of a fine of Rs50,000. However, it was put in abeyance.

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