New Delhi. Liquor shops will remain closed in Delhi on 9 and 10 October. Based on the input received from Delhi Police, in order to maintain law and order, the Excise Department has decided to stop the sale of liquor for two days. According to the order issued by the department, all liquor shops with L6, L6FG, L8, L10, L14 and L8 & L14 licenses will remain closed on October 9 and 10. Protests by Congress and other opposition parties against the Election Commission and CEC Gyanesh Kumar have been going on for the last few days. CJP has called for protests on October 10.
The Delhi Excise Department, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, in a circular dated October 8, 2026, ordered the complete closure of all retail liquor vends operating in Delhi under licenses in Form L6, L6 & L6 FG, L8, L10 and L8 & L14 on October 9 and 10, 2026, citing the prevailing situation and inputs received from Delhi Police as a preventive measure aimed at maintaining public order.
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A large number of protesters are likely to gather during the demonstration on October 10. Maintaining law and order is the priority of the administration. Let us tell you that Delhi government is committed to women's safety. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta herself took to the streets at night and inspected the college campuses of Delhi to ensure the safety of girl students.
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He visited the North and South campuses of DU. During this, he took a close look at the condition of street lights and CCTV cameras. Many girl students were also present with him. He listened carefully to the problems of the girl students and directed the concerned officials to remove the shortcomings related to the safety and basic facilities of the girl students as soon as possible.