A secret report has exposed a major liquor scam in West Bengal, similar to the Delhi excise policy controversy. The report alleges that changes to the state's liquor distribution policy in 2017 led to illegal collections from private traders, with funds reportedly reaching top political leadership. The creation of the West Bengal State Beverages Corporation Limited (WBSBCL) ended a competitive market involving 55 private entities, creating a monopoly. The confidential file has been submitted to Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Agarwal, detailing how industry groups were pressured to comply with the new system. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/secret-report-hints-at-west-bengal-liquor-scam-12012755 #creator program