Delhi launches online liquor booking app amid political debate
The short version
- The DSIIDC developed a mobile application for advance booking of liquor from retail vends in Delhi.
- Customers can check liquor availability, book bottles, and pay online through the app.
- Orders must be collected within 48 hours of booking, with no home delivery offered.
- The app was launched after required trials by the DSIIDC, according to officials.
- AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj threatened mass protests against the app, calling for its rollback.
What we don’t know yet
- Whether the app's approval was subject to any regulatory or legal review.
- What specific conditions or restrictions apply to the 208 liquor vends.
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First reported by NDTV Delhi Gets Online Liquor Booking At 208 Shops. No Home Delivery Yet
Hindustan Times Political row erupts after Delhi govt starts online liquor app; AAP wants ‘rollback’
The Hindu DSIIDC’s online liquor booking app permitted by previous Delhi government: Officials
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- NDTV, left-leaningAAP Wants Delhi Liquor App Scrapped. Agency Says Approval Came In 2024
- The Hindu, left-leaningDSIIDC’s online liquor booking app permitted by previous Delhi government: Officials
- Hindustan Times, centre‘Previous Delhi govt gave nod’: Officials defend online liquor booking app amid row
- Hindustan Times, centrePolitical row erupts after Delhi govt starts online liquor app; AAP wants ‘rollback’
- NDTV, left-leaningDelhi Gets Online Liquor Booking At 208 Shops. No Home Delivery Yet