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Opinion | Crowds at booze stores reveal an addled approach to policy

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Government over-control and excessive taxation of liquor might satisfy our hypocrisy but could make real problems worse The long queues outside liquor stores last week attracted a lot of attention, commentary and government reaction.

Many people were dismayed that among the first things their compatriots did after the relaxation of the lockdown was to make a beeline for the liquor store.

In an unusual demonstration of alacrity, the Delhi government immediately imposed an additional 70% tax on retail liquor sales, ostensibly to put some brakes on demand and reduce coronavirus outbreak risks.

The sense of moral outrage was compounded after a Bangalorean customer triumphantly shared a ₹52,000 liquor store receipt on social media.

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