The @ArvindKejriwal led-Delhi government lowered the legal drinking age from 25 years to 21 on Tuesday, March 23. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that the decision was aimed at ''stopping harassment of people and establishments''. 
@ArvindKejriwal The legal age, however, in other states, are different. The legal drinking age in Maharashtra, Haryana and Chandigarh is 25. However, light beer is allowed at the age of 21 in Maharashtra. Kerala raised its drinking age from 21 to 23 years in 2017. I
@ArvindKejriwal In Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Goa, Sikkim and Puducherry, the legal drinking age are 18. In other states, the age limit is 21.
@ArvindKejriwal Industry insiders have lauded the Delhi government's decision. Abhinav Jindal, CEO and Founder of Kimaya Himalayan Beverages, said, "We live in a country where a citizen is allowed to drive and vote at the age of 18, hence, if they are deemed fit for such responsibilities,
@ArvindKejriwal then we can also be certain that liquor consumption would not be an issue for them and they would undertake this with the correct attitude and authority."
Should there be a uniform age limit for alcohol consumption in India?
#alcoholconsumption #letstalk #legalage
Should there be a uniform age limit for alcohol consumption in India?
#alcoholconsumption #letstalk #legalage
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