Illicit liquor sellers enjoying political protection in Gujarat: Delhi CM Kejriwal

TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday termed the hooch tragedy in Gujarat “unfortunate” and alleged that people selling illegal liquor in the ‘dry’ state are enjoying political protection. He also demanded a probe into the “trail” of money generated by selling illegal liquor.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener on Monday landed at the Porbandar airport before leaving for Somnath where he will halt for the night. He will offer prayers at the famous Somnath temple on Tuesday.

The AAP leader is also scheduled to hold a town hall meeting with traders in Rajkot city on Tuesday during his visit to the poll-bound state; the third in July and the second within a week.

“It is unfortunate that despite prohibition, illegal liquor is sold in huge quantities in Gujarat. Who are the people who sell illegal liquor? They enjoy political protection. Where does the money (generated by selling illegal liquor) go? This needs to be probed,” he said.