Liquor lovers go out of Bihar to quench their thirst

Bihar: Liquor lovers of Bihar are running out of the state to quench their thirst after the government have completely banned liquor. Most the alcoholics choose to head towards Nepal, Jharkhand, West Bengal and few to Uttar Pradesh.

The decision of Bihar government turned out profitable for wine shops in Birgunj, Bhansar, Kalaiya and Inarva. The shops have increased the sale but, whether this is just a knee-jerk reaction to the ban remains to be seen.

“Our daily sales have registered a three-fold jump after the implementation of liquor ban in Bihar,” said Manoj Sapkota, a shop owner in Kalaiya (Nepal). “We are selling our stuff at a premium due to surge in sales.” “I have already sounded my distributor to increase the quota of vodka, rum, kurkuri, beer, etc, to keep pace with increased demand,” said Ramavtar, a liquor vendor in Birgunj-Bhansar. But not everyone can afford to travel for their daily fix.