My statement on liquor policy distorted by media: Kerala Tourism Minister

"My statement was that the liquor policy is just one of the reasons for the losses in the tourism industry... It was about the setbacks on tourism sector which was twisted by the media," he said. 

"I had cited a report prepared and submitted to the government pointing out many causes, including the liquor policy, for the setback suffered by the sector. Tourism industry is facing several issues apart from those due to UDF's liquor policy," he added. 

Moideen said the tourism department would clarify its stand when discussions come up in the LDF over liquor policy.