Chhattisgarh School Education Minister Premsai Singh Tekam at a de-addiction drive in Balrampur shared a statement on liquor. The de-addiction drive was held on August 31. Tekam said, "There should be self-control. I once went to a meeting where they spoke for and against liquor. One side spoke of its benefits. Liquor should be diluted, there should be a duration (to consume it)."