Delhi Liquor Shops Closed: Why Are Liquor Stores Shut in Delhi Today and Tomorrow? Government Orders 2-Day Dry Day Ahead of Jantar Mantar Protest – Check What Is Open and What Is Closed

Delhi Liquor Shops Closed: Delhi is preparing for another tense weekend as authorities tighten security across the capital ahead of a planned protest at Jantar Mantar. As part of the preventive measures, the Delhi government has ordered all specified retail liquor shops to remain closed for two days — October 9 and 10.

The Excise Department issued the closure order on Thursday, citing the “prevailing situation” and inputs from the Delhi Police. Officials said the step aims to prevent any law-and-order problem and maintain “public order” during the period of heightened political activity.

The decision comes as opposition parties continue protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of “vote theft”.

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Delhi Liquor Shops Closed: Why Are Liquor Shops Closed in Delhi on October 9 and 10?

The Delhi government took the decision after receiving inputs from the Delhi Police about the possibility of law-and-order challenges during the planned demonstrations.

The Excise Department has directed retail liquor vends covered under Form L6, L6 & L6FG, L8, L10 and L8 & L14 licences to remain completely shut on both days. The move effectively makes October 9 and 10 additional dry days in the capital because of the prevailing security situation, rather than the regular annual dry-day calendar.