Vanita Raut, a candidate from the Akhil Bhartiya Manavata Paksha contesting the Chandrapur seat in Maharashtra, has made headlines with her unusual electoral pledge targeting the “poor voters.” If elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Raut has committed to providing subsidized whiskey and beer, along with establishing beer bars in villages and distributing free imported whiskey and beer to those in need.
Body:Raut’s pledge, aimed at providing better quality alcohol to the poor, has sparked debates and discussions across the political spectrum. Speaking to India Today, she emphasized her commitment to regulating the distribution of imported alcohol, ensuring that both vendors and customers possess licenses.
Extremely poor people toil hard and only find solace in drinking liquor. But they cannot afford quality whiskey or beer. They get to drink only country liquor and there is no limit to the quantity they consume, so they pass out. Hence, I want them to experience imported liquor and enjoy it. I want them to enjoy and enjoy only,” Raut stated.
Raut had previously contested in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from the Nagpur seat, which was won by BJP’s Nitin Gadkari. In the state Assembly elections, she ran for the Chimur seat but was defeated by BJP’s Bunty Bhangdiya.
Conclusion:With Maharashtra gearing up for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Raut’s electoral promise has added a unique dimension to the campaign. Her proposal, while aiming to provide better quality alcohol to the poor, has raised questions about its feasibility and impact. As the election approaches, the response of the voters to Raut’s pledge remains to be seen.
