An Indian singer faces possible life imprisonment for criticizing the chief minister of Tamil Nadu state.

The chief minister, in India, is the equivalent of a governor in the US.

I don't agree with the singer's position in favor of banning alcohol. I have no idea whether the chief minister profits from sales of alcohol. It is not clear whether the singer accused the chief minister personally, or the state government, of getting profits from alcohol.

What is important is that saying such things must not be a crime.