J&K CM Abdullah retracts statement on liquor in face of growing criticism
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Summary
Earlier, Mr. Abdullah, speaking on demands to ban liquor, said, “No one was forcing locals to consume liquor”
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Type Announcement
Source The Hindu - National
Published Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right