AP Liquor Price Hike: Drinkers Fume Over ₹10 Increase Before Sankranti

• Drinkers in Andhra Pradesh are angered by a sudden ₹10 increase in liquor prices, questioning broken promises of reduction.
• The price hike affects all liquor brands, draining pockets and dampening spirits, especially before Sankranti.
• Visakhapatnam alone has 169 wine shops, over 50 bars, and more than 500 unofficial belt shops, all impacted by the change.
• Drinkers near a Visakhapatnam HB Colony liquor shop expressed distress, stating the increase makes it hard to manage daily expenses.
• Critics highlight the coalition government's broken promise to reduce prices and provide quality liquor, though beer, wine, and breezers remain unaffected.

Why It Matters: Andhra Pradesh drinkers are outraged by a sudden ₹10 liquor price hike, especially before Sankranti, citing broken promises.