Karnataka MLC: Use Liquor Revenue from 'Guarantee Funders' for Liver Treatment; Minister Rejects

• BJP MLC N Ravikumar proposed Karnataka earmark 20% of excise revenue for liver treatment of alcohol consumers, arguing they fund state guarantee schemes.
• Excise Minister RB Thimmapur rejected the proposal, stating all revenue goes to the consolidated fund and existing health schemes cover alcohol-related illnesses.
• Thimmapur reported a significant drop in beer sales, attributing it to cold weather, a claim ridiculed by BJP leader CT Ravi.
• CT Ravi criticized the government's revenue policies, alleging promotion of drinking and the sale of fake "Military Quota" brandy.

Why It Matters: It questions government's moral duty to drinkers funding state schemes.