Kerala Liquor License Issuance Dispute

2 UPDATES · 2 DAYS · 3 NOV 2026 — 4 NOV 2026

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Latest · 5 Nov 2026

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Excise Minister M. Liju accused the previous LDF government of issuing liquor licenses without ministerial sanction while CPI(M) member M.B. Rajesh countered the claims.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the accusation by CPI(M) members against the government for failing to cancel CIAL bar licenses in Kerala, including its reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments. It excludes other actions by the CPI(M), the Keralam Excise Department, or the LDF unless they are developments of this specific occurrence.

The full story, from the beginning

3Nov

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

The Keralam Excise Department issued numerous bar licenses using previous government rules, leading CPI(M) members to accuse the current government of failing to cancel specific licenses.

4Nov

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

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