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Politics
UDF Faces Hurdle Over Horti Wine's Extended Bar Hours
✍️ Onmanorama
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 09:33 AM
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The UDF government is grappling with extended bar hours for Horti wine, a policy legacy from the previous LDF administration that is now complicating its liquor regulations.
The UDF‑led state government is confronting a challenge over the extended bar hours for Horti wine, a decision that was made during the preceding LDF administration.
The extended hours, which allow bars to serve Horti wine beyond the usual closing times, were introduced to boost tourism and local businesses, but they have become a sticking point for the new government.
Critics argue that the policy could lead to increased alcohol consumption and social issues, while supporters claim it supports local producers and the hospitality sector.
The UDF is now reviewing the policy and considering amendments to align it with its broader liquor strategy, but a final decision remains pending.
The extended hours, which allow bars to serve Horti wine beyond the usual closing times, were introduced to boost tourism and local businesses, but they have become a sticking point for the new government.
Critics argue that the policy could lead to increased alcohol consumption and social issues, while supporters claim it supports local producers and the hospitality sector.
The UDF is now reviewing the policy and considering amendments to align it with its broader liquor strategy, but a final decision remains pending.