Chandrapur: Vanita Raut, an Independent candidate from Maharashtra’s Chandrapur constituency, has made headlines with her rather unorthodox electoral promises.
Electoral Promises Stir Controversy in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur
Hailing from Chimur village, Raut’s electoral manifesto is nothing short of audacious: she’s vowing to establish beer bars in every village and distribute imported whiskey and beer to the less fortunate, courtesy of the Member of Parliament’s funds, should she secure the seat.
[adinserter name="One"]“Jahan gaanv, waha beer baar. Yahi mere mudde hain (Where there is a village, there is a beer bar. These are my poll issues),” Raut exclaimed in an interview with India Today, encapsulating her unique campaign pitch.
According to India Today, Raut passionately argues that the impoverished populace deserves a taste of luxury too, even if it comes in liquid form. She believes that providing imported liquor at subsidized rates could offer solace to those who toil tirelessly.
[adinserter name="Six"]“Extremely poor people toil hard and only find solace in drinking liquor. But they cannot afford quality whiskey or beer. They get to drink only country liquor and there is no limit to the quantity they consume, so they pass out. Hence, I want them to experience imported liquor and enjoy it. I want them to enjoy and enjoy only,” Raut elaborated.
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But Raut’s promises aren’t without checks and balances. She proposes a licensing system for both drinkers and vendors, aiming to regulate alcohol consumption and curb potential abuses.
When confronted with concerns about the detrimental effects of excessive drinking, Raut remained steadfast, emphasizing her belief in responsible consumption. She hopes that by normalizing the drinking culture and removing societal guilt associated with alcohol, her initiatives could foster a healthier relationship with libations.
[adinserter name="Seven"]“Notably, this is not the first time Vanita Raut is contesting elections. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, she contested from Nagpur while in the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly elections she was fielded from Chimur Assembly seat,” India Today adds, shedding light on Raut’s political journey.
Despite facing backlash and losing her security deposit in previous elections due to similar pledges, Raut remains undeterred, maintaining her resolve to bring her unique vision to fruition.
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