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BJP leader Uma Bharti backs Shivpuri women’s anti‑liquor rally, reviving debate
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 04:39 PM
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Senior BJP figure Uma Bharti publicly endorsed the women’s anti‑liquor rally in Shivpuri, sparking a renewed discussion on statewide prohibition.
Uma Bharti, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, posted a message on social media expressing solidarity with women protesting the sale of liquor in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh. The women’s group, which has been organizing sit‑ins and roadblocks outside liquor outlets, seeks a total ban on alcohol in the district.
Bharti’s endorsement has amplified the protest, drawing attention from state officials and opposition parties. While the state government has not announced any immediate policy shift, the statement has reignited calls for a broader prohibition across Madhya Pradesh, a topic that has seen periodic debate for years.
Political analysts note that Bharti’s support could be a strategic move ahead of upcoming local elections, as the liquor ban remains a sensitive issue among rural voters, especially women. The protest continues, with organizers urging the administration to act swiftly on their demand for a complete liquor ban in Shivpuri.
Bharti’s endorsement has amplified the protest, drawing attention from state officials and opposition parties. While the state government has not announced any immediate policy shift, the statement has reignited calls for a broader prohibition across Madhya Pradesh, a topic that has seen periodic debate for years.
Political analysts note that Bharti’s support could be a strategic move ahead of upcoming local elections, as the liquor ban remains a sensitive issue among rural voters, especially women. The protest continues, with organizers urging the administration to act swiftly on their demand for a complete liquor ban in Shivpuri.