‘G20 a respectable body’: Church body against serving liquor to G20 delegates in Nagaland

  ‘G20 a respectable body’: Church body against serving liquor to G20 delegates in Nagaland

 G20, liquor, Church, Nagaland

Background of the G20 summit in Nagaland

Church body’s objections to serving liquor to G20 delegates

Response from the Nagaland government and G20 organizers

Public debate on liquor and the G20 summit in Nagaland

Conclusion and implications for future G20 summits

The upcoming G20 summit in Nagaland has generated controversy after a Church body in the state objected to the serving of liquor to delegates during the event. The Church has argued that the G20 is a "respectable body" and serving liquor would send the wrong message to the world.

Background of the G20 summit in Nagaland

The G20 summit is a meeting of the leaders of the world's 20 largest economies, and is held annually in different countries. The summit is an opportunity for leaders to discuss global economic issues and to coordinate policies to promote growth and stability.

This year, Nagaland was chosen as the venue for the summit, which is set to take place in October. The choice of Nagaland was seen as a recognition of the state's potential for economic growth, and as a way to showcase the region's rich cultural heritage.

Church body’s objections to serving liquor to G20 delegates

The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), a prominent Church body in the state, has objected to the serving of liquor to G20 delegates during the event. The NBCC has argued that the G20 is a "respectable body" and serving liquor would send the wrong message to the world.

In a statement, the NBCC said: "The G20 is a respectable body that deals with economic issues that affect the whole world. We feel that serving liquor during the summit would send the wrong message and would be inappropriate."

The NBCC has also expressed concern about the impact of liquor on Nagaland's society, where alcohol consumption is already a major issue. The Church has been a vocal advocate for temperance and has been involved in campaigns to ban liquor in the state.

Response from the Nagaland government and G20 organizers

The Nagaland government has responded to the NBCC's objections by saying that liquor will not be served during the summit. In a statement, the government said: "We respect the views of the Church and have taken their objections into consideration. We want to ensure that the G20 summit is a success and that Nagaland is seen as a responsible host."

The G20 organizers have also issued a statement in response to the NBCC's objections. The organizers said: "We understand the Church's concerns and have taken steps to ensure that liquor will not be served during the summit. We are committed to respecting the cultural and religious sensitivities of our hosts."

Public debate on liquor and the G20 summit in Nagaland

The NBCC's objections have sparked a public debate on the role of liquor in the G20 summit and its impact on Nagaland's society. Some have argued that serving liquor during the summit would be inappropriate given the Church's objections and the state's history of temperance.

Others have argued that liquor is an integral part of the hospitality industry and that not serving it would be a breach of protocol. Some have also pointed out that the G20 is primarily a forum for economic issues, and that the serving of liquor is a matter for the organizers to decide.

Conclusion and implications for future G20 summits

The controversy over liquor and the G20 summit in Nagaland highlights the cultural and religious sensitivities that can arise when hosting an international event. The NBCC's objections have underscored the importance of respecting local customs and traditions when planning                                              The objections raised by the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) over the serving of liquor to G20 delegates during the summit has sparked a debate on the role of liquor in international events and its impact on local cultures and traditions. The NBCC has been a vocal advocate for temperance and has been involved in campaigns to ban liquor in the state.

The Nagaland government has responded to the NBCC's objections by stating that liquor will not be served during the summit, and the G20 organizers have also issued a statement in response, saying that they understand the Church's concerns and are committed to respecting local customs and religious sensitivities.

The controversy over liquor and the G20 summit in Nagaland underscores the importance of respecting local customs and traditions when planning international events. It also highlights the challenges that arise when trying to balance the needs of a global forum with the cultural sensitivities of a host country.

Moving forward, it is likely that the issue of liquor will continue to be a topic of debate at future G20 summits and other international events. Organizers will need to be sensitive to local customs and traditions while also ensuring that the needs of delegates and the hospitality industry are met.