Rajkot Builders Association Vice President demands lifting of prohibition in Gujarat

Dhruvik Patel, Vice President of the Rajkot Builders Association, released a video on the day of Dhanteras advocating for the removal of the prohibition policy currently in force in Gujarat. In the video, which has gone viral on social media, he claimed that due to the prohibition in the state, the government has to bear a massive loss of ₹30,000 crore in tax revenue annually. According to a report by Sandesh, he has called upon the people to present their views on this matter before the government and society, so that the process of amending the prohibition law can move forward.

Currently, the prohibition law is in effect in Gujarat, yet incidents of liquor smuggling by bootleggers in the state frequently come to light. Furthermore, discussions regarding the consumption of alcohol at private parties held in hotels and farmhouses are also a constant feature of public life. At present, a campaign is also running on social media, demanding the abolition of prohibition in Gujarat. However, the government has currently granted permission for wine and dining only in the GIFT City area near Gandhinagar.

According to a Wikipedia report, Gujarat is a state located on the western coast of India, which is spread over an area of 1,96,024 sq km. According to the 2011 census, the population of the state was 6.04 crore and it has a long coastline of 2,340 km. Gandhinagar is the capital of the state, while Ahmedabad is considered the largest city of the state. This state is known for its historical and geographical significance, where the prohibition law has been a subject of debate for a long time.