SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced a signature campaign advocating for a ban on alcohol in Jammu and Kashmir.
The campaign is set to be launched on Saturday at the PDP office in Srinagar between 11 AM and 2 PM, aiming to mobilise public support for the proposed legislation.
Taking to social media, Iltija Mufti said: “Alcohol and drugs are wrecking lives and families in J&K. We must come together to put an end to it before it’s too late,” she stated, urging people to participate in the campaign.
Alcohol & drugs is wrecking lives & families in J&K. We must come together to put an end to it before it’s too late. Join me for a signature campaign tomorrow at PDP office Srinagar between 11 am – 2 pm for an alcohol ban to garner support for PDPs bill on banning alcohol… pic.twitter.com/2tJtsw5yGJ
— Iltija Mufti (@IltijaMufti_) February 21, 2025
The move comes after a bill proposed by PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, sought a complete ban on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in Jammu and Kashmir.
