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AAP Threatens Mass Protests Over Delhi Liquor App; Agency Cites 2024 Approval
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🗓 29 Oct 2026, 12:49 AM
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AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj has warned of mass protests against the BJP government regarding the online liquor booking app, while the agency maintains the approval was granted in 2024.
The political landscape in Delhi has seen a new escalation as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has threatened to organize mass protests against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government. The controversy centers on a digital application that permits customers to reserve and pay for liquor online before picking up their orders from authorized retail outlets.
Speaking on Wednesday, AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj expressed strong opposition to the initiative, framing it as a contentious policy move by the administration. He indicated that the party is preparing for significant public demonstrations to voice its dissent against the implementation of this online booking system.
In response to the political pressure, the agency responsible for the app has clarified its position, stating that the necessary approvals for the service were secured back in 2024. This assertion suggests that the operational framework was established well before the current political dispute, aiming to deflect criticism regarding the legality or timing of the launch.
The standoff highlights the ongoing friction between the opposition and the central government in Delhi over regulatory changes in the alcohol sector. While the agency points to prior administrative clearance, the AAP continues to mobilize support for its protest agenda against the policy.
Speaking on Wednesday, AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj expressed strong opposition to the initiative, framing it as a contentious policy move by the administration. He indicated that the party is preparing for significant public demonstrations to voice its dissent against the implementation of this online booking system.
In response to the political pressure, the agency responsible for the app has clarified its position, stating that the necessary approvals for the service were secured back in 2024. This assertion suggests that the operational framework was established well before the current political dispute, aiming to deflect criticism regarding the legality or timing of the launch.
The standoff highlights the ongoing friction between the opposition and the central government in Delhi over regulatory changes in the alcohol sector. While the agency points to prior administrative clearance, the AAP continues to mobilize support for its protest agenda against the policy.