Srinagar, Feb 21: The PDP has said that it will launch a signature campaign against alcohol ban tomorrow in Srinagar.
The youth wing of the party said in a social media post that the campaign will be launched by its leader Iltija Mufti, at Residency Road, Srinagar office.
“Join @IltijaMufti ji tomorrow for a signature campaign to ban alcohol across Jammu & Kashmir. Everyone willing to join is hereby invited to be a part. PDP Office, Residency Road, Srinagar,” said Youth PDP in a post on X.
In her post on X, Iltija Mufti, said, “ 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 consumption
@MirMohdFayaz.”
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.
PDP has expressed concern that the increasing alcohol consumption is becoming a serious threat to society, particularly its impact on the youth. The bill by PDP MLA proposes stringent penalties, including imprisonment and hefty fines, for anyone found violating the ban
