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Let's Reboot our System! New Image for New Gen Kerala

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Man with a Bottle - A whatsapp Video share  In one of the Whatsapp group, a video was shared showing how drunks in Kerala were dancing. So, somone had mixed some tune to it and it was going rounds. I didn't want to share such scenes. It puts our state in a bad light! We need a new Kerala story! Why is causing such scenes?  If you happen to go to BEVCO outlet, you wouldn't miss seeing many die-hard drunks hanging out, buying booze and keep it on their hips. Often in their face you can see the craving for booze!  Is our system making more drunkards- limited outlets - open at limited time! During covid especially, booze supply was limited. People had to stand in the line to buy liquor. This kind of scarcity in the market lead to shift in social mindset for people who were casual drinkers.I could see how this kind of stance turned many into heavy drinkers! All b'cos, our general culture of limiting things. Yes, it's a psychological stunt we created, where we are telling pub...