Chitrakoot Residents Applaud Budget 2026: Demand Alcohol Ban as Prices Soar
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News18•01-02-2026, 15:36
Chitrakoot Residents Applaud Budget 2026: Demand Alcohol Ban as Prices Soar
- •Budget 2026's decision to increase alcohol prices has been widely praised in the religious city of Chitrakoot.
- •Residents like Purushottam Agrahari and Sachin Vandan advocate for a complete ban on alcohol, citing its destructive impact on families and youth.
- •The price hike is expected to reduce consumption, especially among the younger generation, who might distance themselves from addiction.
- •Alongside alcohol price increases, the budget also announced cheaper essential medicines, providing significant relief to common people.
- •The reduction in medicine prices is seen as a crucial step to alleviate financial burdens on poor and middle-class families amidst rising inflation.
Why It Matters: Chitrakoot residents welcome higher alcohol prices in Budget 2026, advocating for a complete ban.
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