New Delhi: The Delhi government announces four dry days in the national capital from July to September. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approves the proposal of the Exercise Department and issues the list of dry days every three months.
The list includes Muharram on July 29, Independence Day on August 15, Janamasthmi on September 07, and Eid-e-Milad on September 28, as dry days. The Delhi Government issues a list of dry days every 3 months.
The Delhi Government has declared four dry days for the period of July to September 2023. CM Arvind Kejriwal approved a proposal from the excise department regarding the development on Wednesday.
The list includes Muharram on July 29, Independence Day on August 15, Janamasthmi…
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Dry days are designated days on which the sale of alcohol is prohibited. These days typically coincide with national holidays, state elections, and significant occasions such as Independence Day, Republic Day, and Gandhi Jayanti, among others. On dry days, all liquor shops and bars remain closed, and the public sale and consumption of alcohol are strictly forbidden. The primary objective behind implementing dry days is to uphold law and order and encourage responsible drinking during important events and occasions.