A dry day has been declared in the relevant constituencies of Sawai Madhopur district and within a 5 km radius during voting and counting for the Panchayati Raj General Election‑2026.
According to the order of Sub‑District Electoral Officer and Additional District Collector Sanjay Sharma, a dry day will be in force for the third phase voting for District Council and Panchayat Committee member seats from 1 November 6 pm to 3 November 6 pm, and for the fourth phase from 12 November 6 pm to 14 November 6 pm.
Dry day for Panch and Sarpanch posts
A dry day will apply for Panchayati Raj Panch and Sarpanch posts from 3 November 6 pm to the completion of counting on 5 November in the third phase, and from 14 November 6 pm to 16 November 6 pm in the fourth phase.
On the counting day for District Council and Panchayat Committee member seats, 20 November, a full dry day will be observed across the district in all Panchayat Committee areas until counting is completed.
Prohibition on alcohol
During the stipulated dry‑day period, there will be a total ban on the sale, distribution, storage and transport of liquor. Retail outlets, wholesale depots, hotels, bars, clubs and restaurants have been instructed to remain closed.
- Ban on sale and distribution of alcohol
- Liquor retail, wholesale, hotels, bars, clubs and restaurants closed
- Storage, transport, sale and distribution prohibited