Gandhi's views on liquor taxation were deeply rooted in his moral and social philosophy, which emphasized self-restraint, personal discipline, and societal reform through non-violence. Gandhi believed that alcohol consumption was a social evil that led to moral degradation, economic ruin, and the disintegration of families. His opposition to liquor was not only a matter of personal ethics but was also tied to his larger vision of a just and self-reliant society. Gandhi was critical of the British colonial government's policy of deriving revenue through the taxation of liquor. He viewed this policy as a deliberate exploitation of the Indian people’s weaknesses for financial gain. The colonial administration justified liquor taxation as a means of state income, but Gandhi argued that the state should not promote or profit from a vice that contributed to social decay. He believed that instead of