GUWAHATI: The Government of Assam has declared dry days in the Guwahati Metropolitan area from 4:30 P.M of April 20 to 4:30 P.M of April 22, including the day of counting of votes on April 24 on account of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) election.
Further, The Assam Government has declared a public holiday on April 22 for Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) election within the Guwahati Municipal Corporation Area.
Here is the official order from the State Government:
"The Governor of Assam is pleased to declare 'DRY DAYS' from 4:30 P.M of 20/04/2022 to 4:30 P.M. of 22/04/2022 including the day of counting of votes which is fixed on 24/04/2022 is also declared as DRY DAY till the process of Counting is over and including the day of Re-Poll if any within a polling area. During the period, Governor of Assam is pleased to Prohibits the Possession of any intoxicants by any person or groups of persons, total ban on sale of liquor, giving or distribution of Spirituous, fermented or intoxicating liquors or other substances of alike nature at a hotel, eating house, tavern, Shop or other place - Public or Private. All Bonded (Wholesale) Warehouse, NFL Retail "OFF" & "ON" Shops including Club & Hotel ON and Country Spirits Shops will remain closed during the DRY DAY. During this period the Storage of Liquor by individuals shall be curtailed. During the above period the restrictions provided in the Excise law on the storage of liquor in unlicensed premises shall be vigorously enforced. Steps shall be taken to prohibit sale of liquor in Adjoining areas of all the sixty wards of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation. Any violation of the order shall be dealt with under the relevant Provision of Assam Excise Act and Rules & under provision of section 135 (C) of Election Rules to respective constituencies," the order read.