Guwahati, 24th April: In anticipation of the Phase 2 elections in Assam, authorities have announced the enforcement of dry days in several key districts. The dry period will commence from 5 pm on April 24 and extend until the evening of April 26, affecting regions including Darrang-Udalguri, Diphu, Karimganj, Silchar, and Nagaon.
During these specified dry days, a comprehensive shutdown of establishments engaged in the sale or provision of alcoholic beverages is mandated. This includes wholesale warehouses, IMFL (Indian Made Foreign Liquor) retail outlets classified as “OFF” and “ON” shops, Club “ON” premises, hotel establishments holding liquor permits, star hotels, and country spirit shops.
The decision to implement dry days aims to uphold order and ensure fair elections by mitigating potential disruptions associated with alcohol consumption. This directive highlights the importance of maintaining a conducive environment for the electoral process to unfold smoothly.
Previously, on April 16, the Office of the District Commissioner, Dibrugarh district, Excise Branch, issued an order designating several days as ‘Dry Days’ across the district. Additionally, Guwahati recently observed dry days from April 17 to 19 during the Lok Sabha polls.