Overview

• JD(S) MLA MT Krishnappa proposed distributing two free liquor bottles per week to men, citing it as a counterpart to Congress-led welfare schemes for women.
• Congress leaders, including Energy Minister KJ George, dismissed the proposal, emphasizing efforts to curb alcohol consumption.
• Women legislators strongly opposed Krishnappa’s remarks, criticizing his generalizations and highlighting the presence of non-drinking women MLAs.
• The debate has spotlighted Karnataka’s increased excise revenue target of ₹40,000 crore and broader concerns about financial sustainability.
• Congress MLA BR Patil called for a total prohibition on alcohol, contrasting sharply with Krishnappa’s proposal and questioning the ethics of excise revenue dependence.