Paid Holiday on Polling Day, State Government's Decision

Against the backdrop of district council and panchayat committee elections in the state, the government has made an important decision. To allow voters to vote easily on polling day, orders have been issued to grant employees a paid holiday.

In the 12 districts where voting will take place, it will be mandatory to grant leave to voters working elsewhere. This rule will apply to all commercial establishments, including private companies, factories, the IT sector, shops, malls, hotels, restaurants, and theaters.

The responsibility to ensure that employees' right to vote remains intact has been placed on the employers. The industry, labor, and mining department has issued clear orders regarding this.

Meanwhile, the election campaign will stop tonight at 10 PM. Voting will take place on February 7, and counting will be on February 9. Millions of voters will cast their votes, and there is a possibility of witnessing fierce contests in many places.

In Brief

• Important decision by the government in the backdrop of Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections
• Orders to give paid leave to employees on the day of voting
• The purpose of the decision is to ensure voters face no obstacles in voting
• Mandatory to give leave to voters in the 12 districts where voting is taking place
• Rules apply even if voters are working in other districts
• Rules also apply to private companies, factories, and the IT sector