Assam Govt declares dry days ahead of polls

Guwahati: The state govt has declared dry days in poll-bound Assam to ensure smooth election across the state. The ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol will remain effective for 48 hours according to the election phases.

The date and timings are as follows: From 06:00 PM of 25 March to 06:00 PM of 27 March for first phase.
From 06:00 PM of 30 March to 06:00 PM of 1 April for second phase.
From 06:00 PM of 4 April to 06:00 PM of 6 April for third phase.

“There will be a total ban on the sale of liquor, giving or distribution of spirituous, fermented or intoxicating liquors or other substances of alike nature at a hotel, public eating house, tavern, shop or any other places, public or private within a polling area during the period of 48 hours,” an official notification stated.