List of Dry Days in Mumbai and Other Cities During Maharashtra Assembly Elections
As Maharashtra gears up for the upcoming Assembly elections in 2024, several “dry days” have been declared in Mumbai and other cities of the state in the month of November. These measures, which have been implemented by the Election Commission of India (ECI), are aimed at ensuring peaceful and orderly polling, as well as promoting responsible participation of citizens. Here is a list of key dry days dates in Mumbai and other cities and other voting-friendly initiatives.
What Are Dry Days?
Dry days are specific dates when the sale of alcohol is completely prohibited in an area. This ban is usually imposed during important national events, religious or cultural festivals, and elections. The aim is to prevent any kind of chaos and maintain law and order during these times, so that citizens can focus on fulfilling their democratic responsibilities.
List of Dry Days in Mumbai and Maharashtra
The Election Commission of India has declared the following dates as dry days in Mumbai and other cities in view of the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024:
November 18, 2024: Sale of liquor will be prohibited after 6 pm.
November 19, 2024: The entire day before voting day will be a dry day.
November 20, 2024: On the day of polling, sale of liquor will be prohibited till 6 pm.
November 23, 2024: On the day of declaration of election results, sale of liquor will be prohibited till the declaration of results.
These measures are aimed at encouraging citizens to participate responsibly in the election process.
Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: Holiday on Polling Day
To ensure high voting participation, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared November 20, 2024, as a holiday for all employees working in the Mumbai area. This holiday will be applicable for employees working in businesses and offices located in Mumbai. The initiative aims to ensure that people can participate in voting without worrying about their jobs.
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Key points:
No punishment for absenteeism: Employees can take leave on polling day without any pay cuts or other penalties.
Strict action: If employers do not follow this order, strict action will be taken against them. BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani has warned of strict action against employers violating this order.
The dry days and voting-friendly measures implemented in Mumbai and across Maharashtra are part of the efforts made to make the election process peaceful, orderly and participative. By implementing these rules and providing facilities to citizens for voting, the state aims to further improve the democratic experience.
So, mark the dates in your calendar, get ready to vote and experience a peaceful election day!
