Mumbai: Maharashtra's Social Welfare Minister Shivajirao Moghe hit back at celebrities who criticised the Government's decision to increase the age-limit for drinking alcohol to 25 years. He said movie stars should be creating awareness on the dangers of alcohol consumption.
Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Imran Khan and Raveena Tandon have voiced their concern about the debatable topic of what is the right age limit for the consumption of alcohol.
Actor Imran Khan recently questioned the Maharashtra government's decision to increase the permissible age for drinking alcohol to 25 and now the star is taking it to the next step by taking legal recourse.
Meanwhile, the state government remains unfazed and is maintaining its stand.
Social Welfare Minister Moghe said, "We have taken a stand and we will fight it in the court. Celebrities should help us in creating awareness against drug abuse."
The celebrities, though, were not convinced with Moghe.
Imran Khan said, "I'm aware the government is concerned about addiction. But you cannot assume that only those under 25 years of age will be affected, at any age one can be addicted. If there are addiction campaigns, I'll be a part of this."
Superstar Amitabh Bachchan found the decision strange and said, "It's strange you can vote at an age you can't drink at, you can get married at a certain age but you can't drink. I find it very strange.
Actress Raveena Tandon, holding a similar point of view said, "I know it's a cliche, but really, you say people at 18 are old enough to take legal and political decision, but they can't have a drink?"
With celebrities and youth icons themselves spearheading the campaign against the increased age limit for drinking, the state government now has its work cut out to defend its decision.
Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Imran Khan and Raveena Tandon have voiced their concern about the debatable topic of what is the right age limit for the consumption of alcohol.
Actor Imran Khan recently questioned the Maharashtra government's decision to increase the permissible age for drinking alcohol to 25 and now the star is taking it to the next step by taking legal recourse.
Meanwhile, the state government remains unfazed and is maintaining its stand.
Social Welfare Minister Moghe said, "We have taken a stand and we will fight it in the court. Celebrities should help us in creating awareness against drug abuse."
The celebrities, though, were not convinced with Moghe.
Imran Khan said, "I'm aware the government is concerned about addiction. But you cannot assume that only those under 25 years of age will be affected, at any age one can be addicted. If there are addiction campaigns, I'll be a part of this."
Superstar Amitabh Bachchan found the decision strange and said, "It's strange you can vote at an age you can't drink at, you can get married at a certain age but you can't drink. I find it very strange.
Actress Raveena Tandon, holding a similar point of view said, "I know it's a cliche, but really, you say people at 18 are old enough to take legal and political decision, but they can't have a drink?"
With celebrities and youth icons themselves spearheading the campaign against the increased age limit for drinking, the state government now has its work cut out to defend its decision.
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