CAP calls for nationwide ban on liquor, smoking for Thaipusam

NSTnation: “Substances like alcohol and smoking have no relevance to Thaipusam while it also contradicts the very purpose of the religious celebration.'

Its education officer N V Subbarow said that spear borne by Lord Muruga upon which the religious festivity is based symbolises wisdom.

“Substances like alcohol and smoking have no relevance to Thaipusam while it also contradicts the very purpose of the religious celebration. He called on the authorities to take against those who sell and consume alcohol or samsu and smoke during this period.

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