Arguments About Alcohol in Jammu and Kashmir

May 16, 2026, 21:42
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

Political groups in Jammu and Kashmir disagree about alcohol. Some people want to stop the sale of alcohol completely.

Main Body

The BJP and PDP parties want to close alcohol shops. They want no alcohol near schools or temples. The police stopped a BJP march recently. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah first said people have the right to choose. But now his party says they might stop alcohol soon. Alcohol shops make a lot of money for the government. They made 3,450 crore rupees in three years. Farooq Abdullah says the government can stop alcohol if the central government gives them money instead. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha started a plan to stop drugs for 100 days. He wants to help young people stay healthy.

Conclusion

The government must choose between the law and the money from alcohol.

Learning

πŸ’‘ THE 'WANT' PATTERN

In this text, we see a very useful way to talk about desires and goals using the word want. This is a key building block for A2 English.

How it works: Person/Group β†’\rightarrow want to β†’\rightarrow Action

Examples from the text:

  • Some people β†’\rightarrow want to stop the sale...
  • The BJP and PDP parties β†’\rightarrow want to close alcohol shops.
  • He β†’\rightarrow wants to help young people.

πŸ”‘ QUICK TIPS

  1. The 'S' Rule:

    • If it is one person (He/She), add an 's': He wants to help.
    • If it is many people (They/People), no 's': People want to stop.

  2. The 'To' Bridge:

    • Always put to between want and the next action verb.
    • Correct: I want to learn.
    • Wrong: I want learn.

πŸ› οΈ WORD BANK

  • Close: To shut a shop β†’\rightarrow Close the door.
  • Stop: To make something end β†’\rightarrow Stop the car.
  • Help: To make things easier for someone β†’\rightarrow Help the student.

Vocabulary Learning

alcohol (n.)
a drink that can make people feel different, like happy or drunk
Example:Many people in the town do not want to drink alcohol.
police (n.)
a group of people who help keep safety and follow rules
Example:The police stopped the march.
school (n.)
a place where children learn
Example:The shops are not allowed near schools.
temple (n.)
a place where people pray
Example:The shops are not allowed near temples.
government (n.)
the people who make rules for a country
Example:The government made a lot of money from alcohol.
money (n.)
a thing people use to buy things
Example:The government used the money to help people.
choose (v.)
to decide what you want
Example:People have the right to choose.
stop (v.)
to end or finish something
Example:The party may stop alcohol soon.
sale (n.)
the act of selling something
Example:The sale of alcohol is being discussed.
shops (n.)
places where people sell things
Example:Alcohol shops make a lot of money.
people (n.)
many individuals
Example:People want to stop the sale.
party (n.)
a group of people with the same ideas
Example:The BJP and PDP parties want to close shops.
law (n.)
rules that everyone must follow
Example:The government must choose between the law and money.
health (n.)
being free from sickness
Example:He wants to help people stay healthy.
young (adj.)
not old, still growing
Example:The plan helps young people stay healthy.
days (n.)
time units of 24 hours
Example:The plan will last 100 days.
plan (n.)
an idea to do something
Example:He started a plan to stop drugs.
central (adj.)
in the middle, important
Example:The central government can give money.
drug (n.)
a substance that can be harmful
Example:The plan is to stop drugs.
governor (n.)
a person who leads a region
Example:The lieutenant governor started the plan.