Manipur to lift ban on foreign liquor: CM

Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday said that the government is planning to lift the prohibition of selling and buying of foreign liquor in the state.

Replying to a question raised by MLA K Ranjit Singh on the eighth day of the ongoing second session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly, Singh, who is also the Leader of the House, said lifting the prohibition of foreign liquor in the state is being considered. He said once the ban is lifted and legalised, around Rs 600-700 crores would be be added to the state income annually. 

The CM further said that the Manipur Liquor Prohibition (2nd Amendment) Bill 2018 was introduced in the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly to take steps for improving the quality of locally brewed liquor for export purposes. Although the Bill has lapsed, consideration is on to take further steps.