Dry Day declared in Bengaluru for three days; bars, hotels, and restaurants express concern

The Bengaluru city Deputy Commissioner has declared dry days on October 21, 23, and 27. The order prohibits the sale of alcohol from the evening of October 21 to the evening of October 23, and from 6 AM to midnight on October 27 for vote counting. This order applies across the Bengaluru city district, excluding the Police Commissionerate area. Bar, hotel, and restaurant sectors expressed deep dissatisfaction, citing potential losses of up to ₹500 crore due to the three-to-four-day ban during the election period.