Delhi shuts retail liquor stores on October 10 amid Jantar Mantar protest, licensed restaurants and bars to remain open

With all retail liquor stores ordered shut in Delhi on Oct 10 amid the SIR protest at Jantar Mantar, Alok KN Mishra tells you what to expect.What’s closedAll retail liquor vends across Delhi.What remains openLicensed restaurantsBars and clubsDelhi govt agencies running city’s retail stores:DSCSCDTTDCDSIIDCDCCWSWhy the shutdownPlanned protests over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.Excise department has ordered the closure as a preventive measure following inputs from Delhi Police to maintain public order.Why liquor business mattersDelhi Excise Statistics (2024–25)Rs 8,254.8 crore: Revenue from excise duty and VAT714: Total IMFL vends83: Country liquor vends2.3 crore cases: Liquor, including beer sold70 lakh cases: Indian beer7 lakh cases: Country liquor1,579: Liquor brands registered“The number of customers has come down. With metro services closed Saturday and roads barricaded, footfall will take a further hit. This is going to severely affect business”You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Delhi | Silver Rate in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Petrol Price in Delhi | Diesel Price in Delhi | CNG Price in Delhi | LPG Price in DelhiStay updated with the latest Delhi news. Download the TOI App.