NEW DELHI: Seeking to check allurement of voters through alcohol, Election Commission on Tuesday asked the state government to declare 48 hours preceding elections and the duration of the polling as ‘dry days’ in Delhi, going to the Assembly polls on February 7.
This will include the dates of re-poll, if any, EC said. The Commission also said that on February 10, the date on which counting of votes is to be taken up, will be declared a ‘dry day’ under the relevant laws in the state. The poll watchdog has also directed Secretary (Personnel) in the central government and Chief Secretary of Delhi to ensure that February 7 be declared a ‘paid holiday’ for the voters of Delhi. It said those residing or working outside the state but are registered as voters here also get a ‘paid holiday’.
