Has Prohibition Act in Nagaland State led to any positive behavioral and social change?

Some of those who voted YES had this to say: 9

• The number of people suffering cirrhosis is much higher in places like Shillong where there is no prohibition. Seek the statistics.
• Yes, Many remain sober much to their chagrin. Fewer people are suffering from liver diseases. Women in Bihar dancing that they are soon going to be a dry state like Manipur and Nagaland.

• Not really. Instead of positive it has only gone for the worse. Because of Prohibition, it has led to criminalisation of so many things that are actually normal in other societies. Also it has only increased corruption in society. to be fair, it is only appropriate to say that Prohibition is a sham in our state.
• It has made black market thrive more and profit from this namesake bans. Why enforce it when the concerned are hand in hand with this profitable business. Its done openly.
• No, Its easily available and that too adulterated ones
• foolish idea
• No, those who want to drink will regardless of what un enforcable laws are put out. those who want to behave badly will do so with or without the prohibiton act. if our behaviour is to be controlled by laws, then a sorry lot we are.
• the only thing PHA has led to is the early demise of many due to consumption of adulterated alcohols. If thats the positivity the church and government is going for then yes
• No, when the Prohibition Act has been a failure what kind of positive behavioural change do you expect. Instead, the Prohibition Act has made liars out of honest people. Now people tell 'white lies' that they dont drink when they actually drink.
• I should say totally no changes at all and will never be..! It just make nonsense for our people and make more poorer way of living. At the same time it shows to others to learn how we are so lacking behind for modernization..because we know that some people will drink and eat and some people will not even if it is at their door steps. And So, that's why we are called backward people, poor people, addicted to prohibited things and corrupted minded. I am Sorry for my negative views but its true.!
• No one can stop one from drinking b'coz one has the WILL to drink. Instead more money is given away for drinking who drinks.
• Total Liquor ban only increased sickness and death caused by adulterated and spurious alcohol supplied by thousands of bootleggers all over Nagaland-Assam border. It gave rise to record smuggling and crime as well. The 1 & half decade of ban dried the Treasury and thus brought untold misfortune to Nagaland. So the out come & impact of the total ban is NEGATIVE. Why cant the NBCC and some NGOs stand and voice against corruption? Can they deny the fact Church bodies in Nagaland are the most corrupt? Just because Naga land Govt/NPGs dont want to hurt the pride and sentiments of 'any religious groups' by lifting the total liquor prohibition, NBCC (need to rethink) need not take parasatic advantage, need not take things for granted, need not play with lives of innocent people or need not play policing or play God. By God, who the hell are NBCC & NGOs to oppose 'tooth & knell' if liquor ban lifted? Can they bring back all the deads, prevent deaths caused by illicit and spurious drinkings? Can they reduce alcohol related crimes? Can the NBCC recover or add to the coffer of our State's Treasury? If the NBCC/NGOs are very inconsiderate this time too, they are responsible and answerable to all the Naga people in future!
• It's a fact that human wants to taste and do only the thing which is not good to taste or eat that is what we do all in general.! And exactly it happened to Adam and Eve in the beginning.! Well, what my point is.! there is no different at all whether alcohol is ban or not in Nagaland. It's not a big deal at all.we are rather dying on taxing and filling up the pockets of unknown numbers. Is not a funny to talk about ban of alcohol in Nagaland.?? How long NBCC can fight ? What did we get any solution so far..? Please ,fellow Nagas we must wake from this nonsesnse way of living.we are like a frog in a well.. No scope for future. How many factories and industries do we have..?? Why do we become more poorer ? Why more drunkards and dies..? Think in a logical term.
• No! A very big no. It has rather given more rise in social corruption.

1. In the midst of NLTP liquor is available in every nook and corner of the towns like Dimapur and Kohima. I don't know if it is of quality or not. There are shop which looks like a wholesale shop for mineral water and cold drink but selling liquor. Probably under certain protection.
2. Lots of accidents and deaths related to use of alcohol continues reported and unreported.
3. Trucks loaded with empty liquor bottles moves out of Nagaland regularly.
4. Have a look into the handcarts of scrap collectors one will always find empty bottles and cans.
5. Existence of night clubs where liquor is the lead attraction is known by all and need no further explanation.
6. Many Young girls out of home ends up working in various liquor joints.
7. No age limit for use of liquor can be maintained due to prohibition act.
8. In the midst of prohibition par continues in various pockets localities with rows of tables with various brands of liquor
9. Many more reasons...

• It is very difficult to say whether there is any positive or negative impact because no proper study has been done to look at the pros and cons of the prohibition act. This is why an independent study has to be done.
• Wait, I cannot fathom it being so straight farwrrd.
• This question requires some soul searching to do before we open our mouth and make fool of ourselves.