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Bangalore: Nightlife not in public interest say ministers

Submitted by Gautam

Aug 12, 2008

Summary

Protests by Bangalore's party animals seem to have fallen on deaf ears. The two ministers who can change nightlife in Bangalore have decided that extending pub timings beyond 11:30 pm is a strict no-no.

Home Minister, V S Acharya says, "We will not relax rules. We are not in favour of that. In view of the developments or criminal activities which are being precitipated by small violations, we are going to enforce the law strictly in public interest."

Even dancing in discotheques is heavily restricted, because the government fears that allowing dancing may lead to dance bars springing up. Read the full article

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