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Governance in a Bottle: Delhi Extends 'Old' Liquor Policy for the 4th Consecutive Year

20 February 2026 - New Delhi, Delhi

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20 Feb 2026
Location
New Delhi, Delhi
The odd part

The 'Drafting is Hard' Governance Model

What happened

Proving that some things truly do get better with age—mainly the delay in writing new rules—the Delhi government is set to extend its 'temporary' liquor policy once again. Since 2022, the city has been stuck in a legislative time loop, unable to draft a final policy due to 'investigations' and 'elections.' Officials claim that keeping the old policy is a form of vintage governance, ensuring that while the brands on the shelves are uncertain, the bureaucracy's inability to make a decision remains 100% proof.

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