Source: The Times of India. A public holiday has been declared for Thursday April 5, in New Delhi on account of the civic polls to be held here.
Analysis: Central government offices in Delhi will not be closed on that day, although many civil servants can be expected not to be available, on the basis of that public holiday and the fact that the next day is Good Friday, also a public holiday in India. Please note, also, that most hotels and restaurants, in the Delhi area, will not serve alcohol in bars and restaurants, prior to the election. In most cases, the "dry" spell began at 6pm on Tuesday April 3, and will last until 6pm on Thursday April 5.