Justin D’Silva
Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (EP)
Udupi, Oct 14: “Liquor merchants in the state are facing several issues due to coronavirus and lockdown,” said Federation of Liquor Merchants Association chief secretary B Govindaraj Hegde.
He said that they have brought to the notice of the government their problems several times in writing. “The government instead of taking decisions in our favour decides against us. The government remains indifferent if we ask for compensation over loss suffered by us due to lockdown. On the contrary it is thinking of online sales. The harassment by officials also has crossed limits. The government has failed to consider any of our demands.”
"The liquor merchants have not bought liquor for sale today in protest. The government has recently extended the expiry date for consumption of beer. Who will be responsible if it adversely affects the health of consumers because of that?" questioned Govindaraj Hegde.