Is Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti a dry day? Here is the answer

Dry days are specific days when sale of alcohol is t permitted. se days are generally fixed to hour some event or some person who has been of remarkable importance to society. Dry days include certain public holidays like national holidays and important religious days. However, dry days differ from state to state. re are few states in country that are dry throughout and are also kwn by name of dry states.

Is Shivaji Jayanti a dry day?

sale of alcohol is prohibited on Shivaji Jayanti which falls on February 19, 2020. This year, Shivaji Jayanti falls on Wednesday and hence holiday is on a hump day. Alcohol will t be sold on this day as it marks birthday of great Maharashtrian ruler, Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. day is massively celebrated in state of Maharashtra.  

Why is re a dry day on Shivaji Jayanti?

Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj was a historic ruler who brought about huge changes in society. He fought for what was right and was a leer of people. He was kwn for his cour and decision making. A number of places in Mumbai, including international airport and a railway station, have been named after him. His statues have been me across Maharashtra state. His battle with Mughals is something that is a remarkable part of history of state.

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Liquor laws in India

• Alcohol is something whose demand and sale does t fall but can rise only with time. re are various laws regarding liquor in India and re is uniformity in se at all.
• subject of alcohol is included in state list under seventh schedule of Constitution of India. Thus, law which governs sale and consumption of alcohol varies from state to state.
• License is needed to sell alcohol and, in some particular states, one also needs a license to consume it. Usually liquor stores, pubs, clubs, discos, bars, hotels and restaurants are licensed to sell alcohol.
• In dition to this, beaches and houseboats may also need a license to sell alcohol to tourists orwise, selling of alcohol is illegal and prohibited.

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