Hundreds of bars shut down over the past two years in Kerala may reopen, with the state's Left-led government indicating a major departure from the previous government's 10-year liquor phase-out plan, spurred by falling tourism and revenues. The state's new excise policy is expected on June 30. Ahead of that, Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac has given strong hints of change, admitting that tourism has been badly hit in one of India's most popular holiday destinations.
