November Dry Days Announced for Mumbai and Bengaluru, With Added Election-Time Restrictions in Mumbai

Officials say the measures uphold public decorum and protect the polling process, and they have cautioned licensed venues to follow the rules.

Overview

Maharashtra’s excise schedule lists full dry days on November 1 (Kartiki Ekadashi), November 5 (Guru Nanak Jayanti) and November 24 (Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas) across Mumbai and other districts.
Karnataka has set dry days in Bengaluru for November 1 (Kannada Rajyotsava) and November 5 (Guru Nanak Jayanti), covering all licensed outlets and hospitality venues.
The Election Commission has imposed additional Mumbai curbs: liquor sales banned after 6 pm on November 18, a full dry day on November 19, sales prohibited until 6 pm on polling day November 20, and bans in place until 6 pm on counting day November 23.
On declared dates and times, liquor shops, bars, pubs and restaurants in the affected areas are barred from selling or serving alcohol.
Authorities advise residents and businesses to plan ahead, noting that violations can draw regulatory action, and some venues may pivot to mocktails or extended food menus.