The Excise Department has issued a notification mandating the closure of all liquor stores and licensed premises in the National Capital Region (NCR) ahead of Phase 6 polling for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Delhi on May 25. This move is in line with the Election Commission of India (ECI)’s orders to ensure free and fair voting in the elections.
The ban on liquor sales will be in effect from 6:00 pm on May 23 to 6:00 pm on May 25, covering Delhi, Haryana’s Faridabad, and Gurgaon. The restrictions aim to prevent any undue influence on voters and maintain the sanctity of the electoral process.
In addition, liquor will not be sold on June 4, the vote-counting day. The ECI has directed all cities scheduled for polling to observe a dry day on the day of voting and during the counting process.
The Lok Sabha Elections 2024 is a closely contested battle, with the Congress-AAP alliance aiming to challenge the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The national capital will vote in a single phase for all seven constituencies on Saturday, marking the penultimate phase of the elections.
On Saturday, a total of 58 constituencies will go to the polls across eight states and union territories in the second-last phase of Lok Sabha polls. The public can cast their vote from 7:00 am till 6:00 pm on polling day.
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