Rishikesh liquor shops : There has been opposition to the liquor shop opened in Aam Bagh area in Rishikesh for the last several days. The shop operators were upset due to the protests and filed a petition in the court. After the hearing, the court banned the protest within 200 meters of the shop.
There are two types of views among the people regarding this decision. Some people believe that this decision is justified because it will provide relief to the shop owner from trouble. At the same time, some people believe that this decision is against the principles of democracy.
Those who support the decision argue that the protests were violating the rights of the shop operator. He said that the shop’s employees and customers were getting harassed due to the protests. He also said that the protests were also posing a threat to law and order.
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Those who oppose this decision argue that this decision is against the principles of democracy. He said that protest is a democratic right and the government has no right to suppress it. He said that this decision will promote the repressive policies of the government.
In this case, the arguments of both the parties have merit. The protests were violating the rights of the shop operator, but it is also true that protest is a democratic right. The government should take a balanced decision in this matter keeping in mind the interests of both the parties.
It is also worth noting that Rishikesh is a religious city and the sale of liquor is a controversial topic here. Many people believe that the sale of alcohol is increasing the problem of drug addiction among the youth. In such a situation, the government should also consider this matter and take concrete steps to control the sale of liquor.