Did Amit Shah Announce Alcohol Ban In West Bengal? Here’s The Truth Behind Viral ‘Breaking News’ Graphic – Newschecker

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A viral graphic purportedly carrying the branding of India Today claims that Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a complete ban on alcohol in West Bengal from September 30, stating that the state would move towards becoming a dry state.
Newschecker received the graphic on its WhatsApp tipline (+91-9999499044), requesting it to be fact-checked. 

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