{"id":3580,"date":"2026-10-21T11:54:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T06:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theleadernews.in\/?p=3580"},"modified":"2026-10-21T11:54:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T06:24:18","slug":"pune-to-observe-dry-day-on-october-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theleadernews.in\/?p=3580","title":{"rendered":"Pune to Observe Dry Day on October 22"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Liquor sales restricted from October 21 to 23 ahead of Maharashtra Legislative Council elections<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PUNE :<\/strong> The Pune district administration has imposed restrictions on the sale and serving of liquor from October 21 to 23, 2026, in view of the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections. The move aims to maintain law and order during the election process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the order issued by the District Collector, the restrictions will come into effect at 4 pm on October 21. Liquor sales will remain completely prohibited throughout October 22, which will be observed as a dry day. The restrictions will continue during the polling period on October 23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Permit rooms, liquor shops and establishments serving alcoholic beverages will be required to comply with the order during the specified period. Violations may invite legal action under the applicable rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The administration has taken the decision to ensure that the election process is conducted peacefully and without disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, liquor sale restrictions are also likely to be imposed on October 27, the scheduled counting day. 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