Patna, Feb 25 (NationPress) Bihar's Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, has firmly stated that the prohibition law will remain intact, dismissing any possibilities for its rollback, despite increasing calls from certain leaders within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for a reassessment of its implementation.

Following the NDA's significant win in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, speculation surrounding the future of Bihar's prohibition law has surged, with factions within the ruling coalition expressing concerns regarding its enforcement and economic repercussions.

Nevertheless, Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, a trusted ally of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, emphasized that the government had initiated the law while thoroughly considering potential revenue losses, reaffirming its commitment to uphold it.

Addressing the issue of financial impacts, Chaudhary noted that when the prohibition was enacted in 2016, the government had already evaluated the revenue consequences.

"The law was enacted with a full understanding that the government would incur revenue losses. This is not merely 'prohibition' -- it is the Bihar Excise Prohibition Act, which criminalizes the consumption of alcohol. Questioning this unnecessarily undermines the law's intent," he stated.

He further highlighted that despite the revenue decline, the Nitish Kumar government has excelled in crucial development metrics, which he described as a defining characteristic of the current administration.

"It is a testament to the Nitish Kumar government that even with acknowledged revenue losses, Bihar has performed remarkably well across all development indicators," Vijay Chaudhary remarked.

This statement is particularly significant as calls for a review of the law's enforcement have been growing within the NDA itself.

During the ongoing Budget Session of the Bihar Assembly, Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) MLA Madhav Anand urged the Chief Minister to reconsider the enforcement of prohibition.

"Sir, the time has come to evaluate prohibition. It should be implemented more effectively," Madhav Anand expressed in the House.

In a similar vein, Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) patron and senior NDA figure Jitan Ram Manjhi has consistently advocated for a review of the law’s execution.

While he supports the essence of prohibition, Manjhi has pointed out significant flaws in its enforcement.

He maintains that while the law itself is sound, its ineffective application has led to illegal liquor trade and has burdened economically disadvantaged communities.

Despite the increasing internal calls for change, Vijay Chaudhary's remarks clarify that the Nitish Kumar government is not contemplating any reconsideration or repeal of the prohibition law, even as opposition parties continue to criticize the government over liquor smuggling and enforcement issues.

As the politically sensitive issue of prohibition remains at the forefront in Bihar, further debates are anticipated in the remaining days of the Assembly session; however, the government's stance appears resolute for now.