The dry period comes into effect once election campaigning ends on January 13. With the conclusion of political rallies and public campaigning, liquor restrictions will be strictly enforced in all poll-bound urban centres

Under the government order, all liquor shops, bars, permit rooms, and alcohol-selling establishments within the limits of the 29 municipal corporations will remain closed during this period

Authorities have warned that strict action will be taken against any violations of the dry day rules and have urged citizens, voters, and business owners to cooperate

Security and monitoring have also been intensified in sensitive areas to prevent any untoward incidents ahead of and during polling

Voting for the municipal corporation elections will take place on January 15 in major cities, including Mumbai, Pune, and Pimpri-Chinchwad, with counting of votes scheduled for January 16. The government has increased police deployment and administrative oversight to ensure a smooth and peaceful election process