Dry Day 2022 Dates in Delhi: No Liquor Sale on Dussehra, Diwali As AAP Government Declares Them As Dry Days

Mumbai, October 5: Ahead of Vijayadashami celebrations, the Delhi government declared Dussehra and Diwali as ‘dry days’ under the new Excise policy. As per reports, liquor shops across the state will remain closed on the festive occasion of Dussehra and Diwali as the Arvind Kejriwal government as declared the two days as ‘dry days’.

The news comes after earlier this year, the AAP government in Delhi reduced the total number of dry days from 21 to 3 only. This led to a huge controversy. However, the government rolled back its decision and retained the number of dry days to 21. Is It Dry Day on 2nd October for Gandhi Jayanti 2022 in India? Check if Alcohol Will Be Available for Sale in Liquor Stores, Bars, Pubs and Restaurants Across Country.

Back then an official said, “In the old excise policy, there were 21 days when shops remained closed on important religious festivals and anniversaries of great personalities of the country.”

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