The Delhi Excise Department has announced six dry days in October and November, impacting liquor sales during major holidays and religious festivals. These dry days, which are intended to show respect for national figures and religious observances, will affect the sale of alcohol at retail stores but not at hotels with specific licenses.
The sale of liquor in Bengaluru will be prohibited on multiple days in June due to the Karnataka Legislative Council elections and results, as well as the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 vote counting. The dry days will be implemented to ensure the smooth conduct of the elections and prevent any potential disruptions.
In order to ensure free and fair voting, liquor stores and other licensed premises in Delhi, Faridabad, and Gurgaon will be shut down from 6 PM on May 23 to 6 PM on May 25. Additionally, there will be no liquor sale in these cities on the day of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 result announcement, June 4.
Mumbai and surrounding areas, including Palghar, Kalyan, and Thane, will observe dry days from May 18 to 20 in view of the fifth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. This measure aims to ensure a fair and peaceful election process. Bars and wine shops will remain closed during these days to maintain public order. Additionally, a dry day will be observed on June 4 during vote counting. Other cities and regions, such as Gurgaon, Pune, and Kolkata, have also announced dry days during the election period.
