The Delhi government has ordered the closure of liquor shops and other establishments serving alcohol in the city from February 3 to 5, the day of voting, and again on February 8, when the results will be declared, news agency PTI reported.

A recent gazette notification issued by the Delhi Excise Commissioner declared "dry days" under the Excise Rules 2010 for various excise licences on the voting day for the 70-member Delhi Assembly and the counting day.