Nagpur: The Nagpur district administration has declared October 21, 22, 23 and 27 as dry days in view of the Maharashtra Legislative Council biennial elections.
According to an order issued on October 16, all licensed liquor outlets across Nagpur district will remain closed from 4 pm on October 21 to 4 pm on October 23. The restriction covers the 48-hour period leading up to the conclusion of polling.
Polling for the Nagpur Division Legislative Council constituency will be held on October 23, from 8 am to 4 pm.
Liquor sales will also remain prohibited on October 27, the day of vote counting, until the counting process is completed.
The order applies to all authorised liquor establishments, including country liquor shops, foreign liquor retail outlets, beer and wine shops, and other licensed premises covered under the relevant categories.
The administration has warned that strict action will be taken against licence holders violating the order under applicable laws and provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
The restrictions have been imposed to ensure that the election process is conducted in a free, fair and peaceful manner.
