May 8, 2017
India’s constitution enshrines prohibition as an aspiration and around one-fifth of Indians live in states where alcohol is banned, even if still bootlegged frequently. The Tamil Nadu government began phasing out government liquor stores last year after anti-alcohol protests turned violent. In Kerala, it is permitted only in five-star hotels. Visitors to Gujarat, where alcohol has been banned since 1960, can apply for an official drinking licence. In April 2015, citing the concerns of women’s groups about domestic violence, the Bihar government outlawed alcohol completely.
Michael Safi, 'Alcohol ruling drives Indian bar-goers round bends', The Guardian
