AAP Demands Withdrawal of Delhi's Online Liquor Booking Application

The Aam Aadmi Party escalated its opposition to Delhi's online liquor booking application on Wednesday, with senior leader Saurabh Bharadwaj warning of widespread demonstrations against the platform. The app, which permits residents to order and prepay for alcoholic beverages through digital channels, has become a flashpoint in the capital's political landscape.

Bharadwaj's call for protests signals the opposition party's determination to mobilize public sentiment against what it views as a contentious policy initiative by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party administration. The AAP has framed the application as problematic, though specific objections were not immediately detailed.

Defending the digital platform, government officials and regulatory agencies have pointed to formal approvals granted during 2024. The authorities argue the app operates within established legal frameworks and addresses modern consumer preferences for convenient, contactless transactions. This administrative support suggests the application has cleared necessary compliance requirements.

The dispute reflects broader disagreements between Delhi's political parties over liquor policy and governance priorities. As the AAP prepares to mobilize grassroots opposition, the BJP-led administration appears committed to maintaining the app despite the mounting political pressure from the opposition bloc.