Kejriwal government withdraws new liquor policy: Deputy CM accused of manipulation of Rs 144 crore; LG had recommended a CBI inquiry

Liquor will be sold in New Delhi from August 1 under the old liquor policy.

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia has announced that the old liquor policy will be implemented in the capital from August 1. He said in a press conference – The Central Government has made the entry of CBI in this policy, due to which no one is ready to take the contract. So we will not implement the new system.

BJP’s goal to sell illegal liquor
The Deputy CM said that with the new excise policy, corruption of BJP would have ended and revenue of 9,500 crores would have come in a year. Presently 468 shops are running in Delhi. The motive of BJP is that illegal liquor is sold in Delhi.

Lt Governor gave instructions for CBI investigation
The Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi had given instructions for a CBI inquiry regarding the tender that came out after the new liquor policy. The LG office said that Sisodia’s role is under investigation due to willful lapses, which led to illegal gains of Rs 144 crore in tenders for liquor license holders for 2021-22.

Following the report of Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar on the new excise policy, the Lt Governor had recommended a CBI inquiry.

Allegations of violation of these rules in the new liquor policy

When did the new liquor policy come in Delhi?
In May 2020, the Delhi government brought a new liquor policy in the assembly, which was implemented from November 2021. The government had given 4 major arguments behind implementing the new liquor policy.