In a drive against practice of liquor distribution during elections, women in a Haryana hamlet have resolved not to elect a village-head who is involved in the practice.
Stating that consumption of alcohol "is a disease that results in social evils", women in Baraadkheda village of Jind said they will reject any contender for the panchayat poll who backs on this usual practice.
Raising awareness among viallgefolks about the harms caused by alcohol, they also wondered how can one, who wins by intoxicating others, be able to usher in development and progress for the village.
"Besides, money, liquor deteriorates the body and anybody contesting village panchayat polls found indulged in supplying alcohol to buy votes will not be spared. They will be given a befitting response by not voting in their favour," a woman in the village said.
