Delhi is gearing up for the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, with all seven parliamentary seats set to go to the polls on Saturday. Security measures have been intensified, and polling booths across the capital are prepared to ensure a smooth voting process.
Pre-Poll Restrictions and Preparations
In anticipation of the elections, restrictions on the sale of liquor have been implemented in Delhi 48 hours before polling day. From 6 PM on May 23 to 6 PM on May 25, all liquor stores and licensed premises in Delhi will be closed. This restriction extends to the neighboring cities of Faridabad and Gurugram. Additionally, no liquor sales will be allowed in the national capital on June 4.
To facilitate voter turnout, Delhi Metro and Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus services will start earlier than usual on Saturday. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation announced that metro services on all routes will begin at 4 AM. Similarly, DTC will operate additional bus services on 35 routes starting at 4 AM.
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Closures and Services on Polling Day
Schools and educational institutions in Delhi will remain closed on polling day due to the ongoing heatwave conditions. Banks will also be shut on May 25, as it is the fourth Saturday of the month.
Despite these closures, essential services such as hospitals, pharmacies, and public transportation will continue to operate normally on May 25. Commercial establishments, including shops, restaurants, and malls, will remain open.
Upcoming Election Phases
Following this sixth phase, the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections is scheduled for June 1, with results to be announced on June 4.
