The government of Bihar has been chastised in the aftermath of the hooch tragedy. Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister, has stated that the government cannot be held liable for providing relief to those who have died as a result of eating poisonous liquor.
People consume alcohol while knowing it is hazardous, he claims, and thus they, not the state government, are responsible for the repercussions. “They’re to blame. They drink alcoholic beverages despite the fact that they are potentially harmful “He expressed himself.
In response to criticism over recurring hooch tragedies in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar yesterday referred to those who use alcoholic beverages as “Mahapaapi” (sinners) and said the state government could not be held responsibility for those who die as a result of their consumption.
He added that even Mahatma Gandhi opposed liquor usage, citing Mahatma Gandhi’s words. Those who defy his principles are referred to as “Mahapaapi,” according to him. “These people aren’t Indians in my book.” Kumar made these comments after the Bihar Assembly tabled and passed an amendment bill yesterday that seeks to relax the state’s liquor prohibition for first-time offenders.
