Pubs should be allowed to make this place look more civilised. Himself a teetotaller, Dinesh feels that the government cannot ignore this issue for long. This has dampened the high spirits of the yuppie circles here. For the ones fortunate enough to be members of elitist clubs in Hyderabad, nevertheless, evenings promise to be more spirited. Resentment seems to be growing amongst some young professionals over the government's policy of not allowing pubs in Cyberabad.
Opinions range from the serious to the droll on the issue.
Since prohibition was relaxed allowing the sale of IMFL in the state three years ago, there has been mounting demand for allowing bars and pubs to recommence business. However, the Naidu government has remained unrelenting. There is nothing moralistic about this issue. When the government allows retail outlets to sell liquor, it makes no sense to disallow bars to serve liquor. During the 26 months when prohibition was in force, the licences of these shops and bars were cancelled.