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Assam Students Demand Closure of Foreign Liquor Outlets Near Gardens
1 Jul
Summary
- Students demand immediate closure of foreign liquor shops near tea gardens.
- Rising alcoholism negatively impacts social and economic fabric of tea garden community.
- AASAA cites health issues, domestic violence, and financial distress among labourers.
In Sivasagar district, the All Adivasi Students' Association of Assam (AASAA) has formally requested the closure of foreign liquor shops situated within and around tea garden vicinities. This advocacy stems from significant concerns regarding the detrimental effects of rising alcoholism on the social and economic stability of the tea garden communities.
The association highlighted that a substantial portion of daily wages earned by labourers is being spent on alcohol, leading to severe financial hardship for families. Furthermore, AASAA pointed to escalating public health issues, including a documented rise in liver ailments and high blood pressure, contributing to premature deaths among men.
Domestic violence against women and children has also reportedly increased in these areas, with a noticeable negative impact on the education and development of students and youth. The organization has urged the administration to take swift action by closing or relocating liquor shops within a 100-meter radius of tea gardens and enforcing stricter measures against illegal liquor dens.
