Declare public holiday in Himachal on Jan 22: Ex-CM Thakur

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Declare public holiday in Himachal on Jan 22: Ex-CM Thakur

January 20, 2024
Updated: 02:20 pm

Declare public holiday in Himachal on Jan 22: Ex-CM Thakur

Shimla, Jan 20 : Ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday demanded to declare a public holiday in the state in honour of the grand event. 'Keeping in view the public sentiment, the state government should also consider declaring a holiday on January 22,' Thakur said in a statement. 'This will be a major decision in view of the faith and devotion of lakhs of families and the blessings of Lord Ram,' he added. The call for a state holiday comes a day after the Centre and many BJP-ruled states have announced either a 'half-day' of full-day holiday to mark the ceremony. /IANS

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