On Friday, BJP workers organized a protest in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, demanding a ban on liquor in the region. The protest was aimed at Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, whose administration was accused of failing to fulfill a pre-election commitment to prohibit alcohol sales. As the demonstrators marched towards Abdullah's residence on the heavily secured Gupkar Road, they were intercepted by police and detained temporarily at the Ram Munshi Bagh police station. Protesters voiced their frustration, claiming that Abdullah had previously blamed the BJP-led central government for the proliferation of wine shops in Jammu and Kashmir. They argued that since assuming power, Abdullah's government has not taken any steps to implement a liquor ban, exposing what they termed the National Conference's hypocrisy. Arif, a BJP protester, stated that the ruling party's claims of opposing alcohol consumption are contradicted by their inaction. This protest is particularly significant as it occurs in the lead-up to the October 2024 assembly elections, suggesting that the BJP is mobilizing its base to highlight perceived failures of the National Conference government.