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Exclusive insights suggest Bihar's decade-old alcohol prohibition, enforced since 2016 under Nitish Kumar, is poised for a phased rollback following his recent resignation as Chief Minister on March 30, 2026.
Nitish, who stepped down ahead of his Rajya Sabha oath on April 10 amid NDA power dynamics, leaves a policy legacy under scrutiny amid hooch deaths, a Rs 30,000 crore revenue loss, and a thriving Rs 25,000-30,000 crore illicit mafia.
The incoming government plans to reclaim control in phase one by authorizing state-run liquor sales, curbing black market dominance while testing regulated IMFL outlets—mirroring Nitish's original 2015 phased rollout but in reverse.
Subsequent phases may expand access, addressing NDA ally pressures and opposition calls from Prashant Kishor, who vows repeal within minutes of power. This shift prioritizes revenue recovery and enforcement amid Bihar's dry-state failures, potentially reshaping social and fiscal landscapes.
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