The Kerala government’s proposal to reduce tax on low-alcohol alcoholic beverages is facing opposition from various quarters. Several religious organisations, including the Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council and the Malankara Orthodox Church, have criticised the decision. They have expressed concern that it could attract youth to alcohol consumption, which could further exacerbate social problems. They said that encouraging alcohol consumption to increase government revenue was not the right approach. They urged the government to roll back the decision keeping in mind public health.
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Opposition in Kerala to tax cut on low-alcohol drinks
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tmanasa
- June 23, 2026
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The Kerala government’s proposal to reduce tax on low-alcohol alcoholic beverages is facing opposition from various quarters. Several religious organisations, including the Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council and the Malankara Orthodox Church, have criticised the decision. They have expressed concern that it could attract youth to alcohol consumption, which could further exacerbate social problems. They said that encouraging alcohol consumption to increase government revenue was not the right approach. They urged the government to roll back the decision keeping in mind public health.
