Liquor shops across Delhi will remain closed on Friday and Saturday after the city government ordered a two-day shutdown, citing the “prevailing situation” in the national capital and inputs from Delhi Police.
The closure comes amid heightened security preparations across Delhi, where the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth-led movement, has announced a protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday.
The order, issued by the Delhi government’s Excise Department on Thursday, comes as the city braces for another round of protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The order, issued by the Delhi government’s Excise Department on Thursday, comes as the city braces for another round of protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The proposed demonstration follows days of protests by Opposition parties, including the Congress, over allegations of electoral-roll manipulation. The Election Commission and the BJP have denied wrongdoing. Click here to follow updates on CJP’s Bengaluru protest
Retail liquor shops covered under specified licences will remain completely shut on October 9 and 10 as a precautionary measure to maintain public order, according to the circular. Earlier reporting noted: All liquor shops in Delhi to remain shut for 2 days in view of CJP protest: ‘Preventive measure for public order’ All liquor shops in Delhi will remain shut for the next two days, October 9 and 10, in view of the protest planned by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) seeking resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
The Delhi government said the outlets were being shut to maintain “public order”. Earlier reporting noted: Track live updates on Opposition’s anti-CEC protest Earlier reporting noted: “In view of the prevailing situation and inputs received from Delhi Police, as a preventive measure aimed at maintaining public order, it is hereby ordered that all retail liquor vends with licenses in Form L6, L6 & L6FG, L8, L10 and L8 & L14 operating in Delhi will be completely closed on 09.10.2026 and 10.10.2026,” the order from Delhi’s department of excise entertainment and luxury tax said.
The protests have also seen several Opposition leaders, including Congress’ Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, being detained and later released during demonstrations in the capital earlier this week.
