Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration: Half Day Holiday For Central Government Employees On Jan 22

Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration: As excitement mounts for the inauguration of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, several states have joyously announced public holidays, enabling citizens to participate in the upcoming celebrations.

In anticipation of the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya,?the Central Government has declared a half-day closure until 2:30 pm on January 22, 2024, for all Central Government offices, institutions, and industrial establishments across India. This decision is in observance of the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony.

Central govt declares half-day leave on 22nd January

Taking into account the widespread sentiments among employees and responding to their requests, the Central Government has declared a half-day closure, extending until 2:30 pm on January 22, 2024, for all Central Government offices, institutions, and industrial establishments across India. This decision is in observance of the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony.

Public Holiday on January 22 in these states

• Uttar Pradesh

On January 22, educational institutions in Uttar Pradesh will remain closed during the Ram Temple ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony, as directed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Additionally, liquor shops will be closed throughout the state on that day.

• Madhya Pradesh

In Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has declared January 22 as a school holiday, encouraging people to celebrate the day like a festival. Yadav has also announced a dry day in the state on January 22, issuing orders to keep all types of shops, including liquor and Bhang outlets, closed.

• Goa

The Goa government has also declared a holiday for government employees and schools on January 22, in light of the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, according to a Live Mint report. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stated during a press conference after the cabinet meeting that there will be a public holiday only for government servants along with schools.

• Chhattisgarh

The Chhattisgarh government has declared January 22 as a holiday for all state government schools and colleges to celebrate the consecration ceremony of the new idol at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced via social media.

• Haryana

The Haryana government has also announced the closure of schools on January 22 given the Ram Temple Inauguration. Additionally, the consumption of liquor will not be permitted anywhere in the state on the day of the consecration ceremony.

• Uttarakhand

Liquor shops and bars will remain closed in Uttarakhand on January 22 on the occasion of the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.