Summary:
To influence the votes of tribal communities in favour of BJP, stickers of voting have been pasted on liquor bottles. INDORE: The decision to past stickers on liquor bottles urging people to vote has sparked controversy in Jhabua district . The administration had tied up with excise department to put them on liquor bottles since alcohol plays a vital role in tribal culture. In its complaint to Election Commission, Congress has alleged that district administration, especially collector and excise officer are working with BJP to supply these liquor bottles to voters to influence them. These stickers which have also been published in Hindi are being stuck by district administration on houses, vehicles and ration cards.Over two lakh stickers have been published by district administration under SVEEP programme to be put on liquor bottles..