Rewa MP Janardan Mishra says someone in about 95% of homes uses drugs or alcohol

Another statement by Rewa MP Janardan Mishra is in the news. In a video released on Wednesday, he spoke about the problem of substance abuse. The remark came only a few days after his previous statement.

The MP said that in about 95 per cent of homes, someone or the other uses intoxicants. According to him, in some homes the father is addicted, while in others the son is in its grip. He also said that in some homes girls have started taking intoxicants too.

Mishra said this may sound bad to hear, but it is the reality.

The MP said the problem of addiction in society is steadily growing. According to him, it is no longer confined to men. In families, a tendency towards addiction is being seen among girls as well as fathers and sons.

A few days ago, Mishra had also drawn attention for a statement on farmers. In Mauganj, he had said that farmers work hard for three months and spend the remaining nine months on cards, Rajshree, bottles and "chogi".

After that statement drew controversy, the MP gave a clarification. He said his remarks had been twisted and presented out of context. He said he was talking about increasing milk production and animal husbandry.

With this remark on addiction, Mishra is once again in the news. It has come only a few days after his statement on farmers.