School Holiday: Keeping in mind the upcoming by-elections and religious festivals, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to keep schools closed in the state on November 13 and 15. Holiday has been declared on November 13 due to UP Assembly by-election. While on November 15, holiday will be given on the occasion of Kartik Purnima. Recently many other holidays were announced in the state. Which has given relief to students and government employees.

Holiday in schools on November 13 due to by-election

Voting will be held on November 13 due to the by-election of Uttar Pradesh Assembly. District Magistrates have declared a public holiday for this day so that the election process can be completed smoothly. Under this, all schools and government offices in the respective districts will be closed. The government has directed that the government employees who are on duty in election work. They should be kept free from normal work on that day.

In which districts will there be a holiday?

This holiday is not for all the districts of Uttar Pradesh. On November 13, schools will remain closed only in those districts where by-elections are being held. These districts include Ambedkarnagar, Mainpuri, Muzaffarnagar, Ghaziabad, Mirzapur, Kanpur Nagar, Aligarh, Prayagraj and Moradabad. Holiday has been declared in the schools of these districts so that there is no disruption during the voting process.

Holiday decision on Kartik Purnima too

The Uttar Pradesh government has also announced a holiday on the occasion of Kartik Purnima on November 15. Kartik Purnima is an important religious festival. On the day people especially take bath in the Ganges and worship. Keeping this festival in mind, all government schools and offices have been given a holiday. This decision will provide convenience to the people participating in religious activities.

Other holidays announced recently

Many holidays have been announced in Uttar Pradesh in the last few days. Holidays were also declared in the state on 31 October and 1 November. Due to the confusion arising regarding Diwali, the government had given a holiday for 2 days. This decision was taken keeping in mind the government employees and students so that people can enjoy their festivals.

Government's role in preparing for the election process

The government has made extensive preparations in view of the by-election. The administration in all the concerned districts has been instructed that there should be no chaos during the election process. The District Magistrates have been directed to explain their responsibilities to all the officers and employees engaged in election work and provide immediate assistance in case of any problem. Along with this, traffic and security arrangements have also been strengthened on the day of polling.

Which seats will have by-elections?

By-elections will be held on November 13 in Meerapur, Kundarki, Ghaziabad, Khair, Karhal, Sisamau, Phulpur, Katehari and Majhawan seats. The election results will be declared on November 23. This by-election is considered important in the politics of Uttar Pradesh. Because these can affect the balance of power.