Thrissur (Kerala), Feb 18 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition V. D. Satheesan on Wednesday strongly refuted Kerala Excise Minister M.B.Rajesh’s claim that the Opposition was consulted before extending bar operating hours, terming the decision “mysterious” and politically timed ahead of elections.Satheesan said neither the government nor the Excise Minister had held any discussion with the Opposition regarding the extension or unification of bar timings.”If even the LDF convener or senior leaders w…
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Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 18 (IANS) The Kerala government’s decision to extend bar operating hours has triggered a major political and institutional controversy, drawing sharp criticism from Opposition parties and influential Church bodies.The order, issued by the Excise Department, extends bar timings from the earlier 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. to 10 a.m. to 12 midnight, effectively adding two extra hours of daily sales. The move has raised eyebrows as allegations surfaced that the decision was cleared…