Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Legislative Assembly, Atishi, on Wednesday slammed the BJP and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath’s government over viral videos showing huge crowds at liquor stores due to the ‘Buy 1 Get 1 Free’ offer. She questioned whether the UP government was attempting to turn people in adjoining states into alcoholics.
Atishi Questions BJP’s Intentions
Speaking to reporters, Atishi said:
“In various states of BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh, be it Noida or Meerut or Muzaffarnagar, there are viral videos on social media that show a huge crowd at liquor stores, there is utter chaos, and stampedes are occurring. Why? Under ‘Buy 1 Get 1 Free,’ Yogi ji’s government is providing one bottle of liquor free on the purchase of one bottle. We saw the videos on social media that people are falling on each other to enter shops.”
She further asked:
“I would like to ask the BJP whether it wants to make people of UP and people in adjoining states alcoholics. I would like to ask the central leadership of the BJP whether Yogi ji is implementing ‘Buy 1 Get 1 Free’ with your approval…”
CBI, ED Should Investigate: Atishi
Atishi also questioned whether the BJP would take to the streets to oppose the policy and accused the government of double standards.
“If this is not happening with your approval, will the BJP protest against it? The BJP had said that ‘Buy 1 Get 1 Free’ means corruption, that it indicates a major scam. So, when will there be a CBI-ED raid at Yogi ji’s office?” she asked.
Atishi’s remarks have sparked political debate, raising questions about the BJP’s liquor policies in Uttar Pradesh.