At least 77 bars in Kerala reopened on Sunday as a result of a change in the excise policy by the incumbent CPI(M) led Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in the state. The bars will reportedly remain open from 11 am to 11 pm. However, in areas classified as ‘tourism zones’, they will remain open for service from 10 am to 11 pm.Earlier, the bars were shut down as a result of the excise policy implemented by the previous United Democratic Front (UDF) government.