New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- Delhi's retail liquor shops will remain closed on Saturday, October 10, following a government order issued as a preventive measure amid heightened political activity and a planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.

The order mandates the shutdown of all retail liquor outlets in Delhi on October 9 and 10. An official circular said the measure was prompted by the prevailing situation and information shared by Delhi Police.

"In view of the prevailing situation and inputs received from Delhi Police, as a preventive measure aimed at maintaining public order, it is hereby ordered that all retail liquor vends with licenses in Form L6, L6 & L6FG, L8, L10 and ...