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MP’s petition prompts NA to review alcohol epidemic

Jun 04, 2025 3 mins read
MP’s petition prompts NA to review alcohol epidemic

In a petition submitted to the National Assembly, Shompangkha MP Dr Tek Bahadur Rai called for urgent reforms of the bar licensing system and stricter monitoring of alcohol sales, citing a surge in alcohol-related harm due to the rapidly rising number of bars across the country.

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