India, Oct. 28 -- The online liquor booking app launched by the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) was approved by the previous Delhi government in 2024 to ensure transparency and prevent brand pushing in retail sales, the corporation said on Wednesday.

The clarification comes amid a political row over the scheme, with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj demanding its withdrawal and threatening protests if the BJP-led government fails to roll it back within 24 hours.

Defending the rollout of the app, a senior DSIIDC officer said it was introduced to promote transparency and digital governance.

"In order to ensure transparency, digital governance and avoid bran...