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<\/p>\nFor Andhra Pradesh Excise Minister K S Jawahar, beer is a health drink and he is ready to prove it, a remark that would please guzzlers no end.<\/p>\n
Amid protests by women over the state’s new liquor policy, he purportedly told a TV news channel that the government would promote beer as a health drink.<\/p>\n
“Who said beer is not a health drink? I am ready to prove it’s a health drink,” he told the channel late Monday night. A video clip of his remarks has gone viral on social media.The minister was not available for comment or clarifications.<\/p>\n
But, he reportedly sent a WhatsApp message to the channel on Tuesday morning listing the “health benefits” of beer.<\/p>\n
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“The health benefits of beer include anti-cancer properties, a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases, increased bone density, prevention of dementia and coronary disease.<\/p>\n
“It also aids the digestive system, treats diabetes and has anti-ageing properties,” the note, titled ’13 amazing benefits of beer’, said.Excise department officials, however, pleaded ignorance about the move to promote beer as a health drink.<\/p>\n
“If it’s a health drink, why do we need special licence for brewing? It could even be sold in any general store,” a senior excise official remarked.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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