The Economic Times

Are Holi, Muharram, Gandhi Jayanti dry days? Not anymore in BJP-ruled Maharashtra. Check reason and full dry day list

Maharashtra's BJP-led government has ended dry days on Holi, Muharram, and Gandhi Jayanti, allowing liquor stores to remain open. This decision aims to curb illegal liquor sales and black marketing that often surge during these festivals. The updated policy, effective immediately, aligns with existing licensing rules.