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Minister Defends Low-Alcohol Beverage Tax Cut Proposal

Published Saturday, June 20, 2026 · Updated June 21

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  • Kerala Beverage Tax Debate — 1 source

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The Kerala government is defending its budget proposal concerning low-alcohol beverages, a move that has sparked significant political debate and criticism from religious leaders. M. Liju confirmed that no final decision has been made on the matter, which follows previous amendments to the Abkari Act by the LDF government to categorize low-alcohol drinks.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The previous LDF government amended the Abkari Act in 2023 and 2025 to create a separate category for low-alcohol beverages with alcohol content ranging from 0.5% to 20%.
  • The Kerala government is defending its budget proposal concerning low-alcohol beverages.
  • The proposal has generated political debate and criticism from religious leaders.
  • M. Liju stated that no final decision has been made yet regarding low-alcohol beverages.

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Kerala Beverage Tax Debate
  • The Hindu

    The Hindu reports on the Kerala government's defense of its budget proposal regarding low-alcohol beverages, highlighting political debate and criticism from religious leaders.

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