The Lakshadweep Excise Regulation, 2026, signed into law by President Droupadi Murmu, repealed the 1979 prohibition, ending a 47-year liquor ban in the Muslim-majority region.
The decision was announced on Monday
Jun 09, 2026
10:52 am
What's the storyThe Union government has lifted a 47-year-old liquor ban in Lakshadweep, a Muslim-majority union territory. The move is aimed at promoting tourism and generating revenue.
The decision was announced through the Lakshadweep Excise Regulation, 2026, which replaces the previous prohibition law of 1979.
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