The Election Commission prohibited the sale of liquor 48 hours before the poll date till the end of the exercise and on the date of counting. These days would be treated as dry dates, said Additional Chief Electoral Officer Naba Kumar Nayak.
Nayak said that the Chief Secretary and Secretary of the concerned department had been asked by the Election Commission to ensure closure of the liquor shops and the agencies during the specific dates.
He said that as part of the steps to ensure free and fair electionprocess, distribution of liquor or bribery in any form was prohibited.