'If we're mature enough to vote, we're mature enough to drink' - Times of India

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NAGPUR: Bollywood actor Imran Khan recently vowed to file a PIL against the state government's decision to increase the minimum age for hard liquor consumption to 25 years. Many in the city supported the actor's stand, but some do endorse the government's decision.

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TOI spoke to many people including students, retired government officials, army personnel and even parents on the issue. "One is allowed to get a driving licence at 16 and marry at the age of 21. But the age to drink legally has been raised to 25. Shouldn't the government be looking at raising the age of getting driving licence instead?" a group of youths said.

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Some engineering college students agree with Khan's view. "At 18, if we are good enough to exercise votes - which is proof that we are capable of making an informed decision - then we are good enough to understand the pros and cons of drinking at the age of 21," they told TOI.

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