Arguments About Alcohol in Jammu and Kashmir

May 12, 2026, 11:18
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

Leaders in Jammu and Kashmir disagree about selling alcohol.

Main Body

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah says alcohol shops can stay open. He says people choose to drink or not. He says the government does not force people to buy alcohol. Other leaders disagree. Iltija Mufti says alcohol is bad for the people. She says other states in India have a ban on alcohol. She wants the same here to stop drug use. Omar Abdullah says he has new rules. He does not give new licenses for shops. He puts shops far away from young people. He says the other leaders are just trying to make him look bad.

Conclusion

The leaders are still angry and do not agree. The government will keep the shops open for now.

Learning

⚑ The Power of 'SAY'

In this story, we see the word says used many times. This is the most important word for beginners to tell a story or report news.

The Pattern: [Person] + says + [Idea]

Examples from text:

  • Omar Abdullah says alcohol shops can stay open.
  • Iltija Mufti says alcohol is bad.

Quick Rule: Use says for one person (He/She/Omar). Use say for many people (They/Leaders).

🧩 Word Connections (Opposites)

To reach A2, you need to show how ideas clash. Look at these opposites from the text:

Open β†’\rightarrow Ban (Allow vs. Stop) Agree β†’\rightarrow Disagree (Yes vs. No)

Simple Tip: If you see dis- at the start of a word, it usually means 'not' or 'the opposite'.

  • Agree β†’\rightarrow Disagree

Vocabulary Learning

leaders (n.)
People who are in charge or have authority over a group or organization.
Example:The leaders of the school decided to hold a meeting.
disagree (v.)
To have a different opinion or not agree with someone.
Example:They disagree about the best way to solve the problem.
alcohol (n.)
A drink that contains ethanol and can make people feel relaxed or drunk.
Example:The shop sells many kinds of alcohol.
shops (n.)
Places where people buy goods or services.
Example:The market has many shops that sell fresh fruit.
open (adj.)
Not closed; available for use or entry.
Example:The library is open from nine in the morning.
choose (v.)
To pick or decide on something from several options.
Example:She can choose a book from the shelf.
government (n.)
The group of people who run a country or state.
Example:The government announced new rules for the summer.
ban (n.)
An official order that forbids something.
Example:The city has a ban on smoking in parks.
rules (n.)
Guidelines or instructions that people should follow.
Example:The classroom has rules about speaking quietly.
young (adj.)
Someone who is not old, often a child or teenager.
Example:The park is a safe place for young children.