Gupta has said that the holiday will offer all the citizens an opportunity to pay homage to the revered Sikh Guru's unparalleled sacrifice, his spiritual guidance, and unwavering commitment to the protection of humanity.
Gupta announced that from now on Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti will be observed as a public holiday in Delhi every year, allowing citizens to celebrate the festival with full devotion and enthusiasm.
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Vinai Kumar Saxena, on Monday, declared Fecruary 5, the day of voting for the legislative assembly elections, a 'public holiday' in all the government offices, local and autonomous bodies, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD).
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Tuesday extended greetings as Chhath festivities started with the 'Nahay Khaaye' ritual, and the devotees from Purvanchal begin their fast as per the festival.
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has issued directions to declare November 7 as a public holiday to mark Chhath Mahaparv after receiving a letter from Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena requesting her to this effect.
The Government has asked people to take precautionary measures as the Indian Meteorological Department has sounded a Red alert in the state.
CTI president Subhash Khandelwal said earlier it was said the markets around Lutyens Delhi will be shut but now there are talks that markets in Old Delhi and other markets will also be closed during three days.
Hari Singh (1895-1961) was the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir.
The elections to Panchayati Raj Institutions in developmental blocks Chopal and Tutu of district Shimla and developmental block Dharampur of district Mandi were delayed owing to reservation roster against which some candidates had approached the HP High Court.
The day was removed from the list of holidays between 2015 and 2019, though ‘Netaji Jayanti’ had been a holiday till 2014.
