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.
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. 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 ensure free and fair voting in the elections, as per the orders of the Election Commission of India (ECI). Additionally, liquor will not be sold on June 4, the vote-counting day.
In preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, liquor shops in Noida and Greater Noida will be closed for 48 hours. The shutdown will commence on Wednesday evening and continue until the end of voting on Friday. The decision has been made by the District Excise Officer Subodh Kumar Srivastava, who has emphasized strict enforcement, with violators facing legal repercussions.
In preparation for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Gautam Buddh Nagar, all liquor stores in Noida and Greater Noida will be closed for 48 hours, starting from 6 pm on Wednesday, April 24th. This measure is being implemented to maintain law and order during the voting process and ensure a fair and peaceful election. Any violation of this order may result in severe legal consequences, including penalties or imprisonment.
