Wine shops, bars, pubs to remain closed for 3 days in view of Telangana Assembly Polls

The Election Commission of India has directed the authorities to take appropriate measures to implement a complete prohibition on the sale of liquor and other substances within polling areas for 48 hours.

Hyderabad: In view of Assembly Polls in the state, all liquor outlets, including wine shops, bars, restaurants and pubs will be closed from 5 PM on November 28 to the end of polling on November 30. They will also remain closed on counting day, December 3, until the end of vote counting.

The Election Commission of India has directed the authorities to take appropriate measures to implement a complete prohibition on the sale of liquor and other substances within polling areas for 48 hours.

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