Good News Delhiites! Paid Holiday Declared By Chief Electoral Office On This Date; Here’s All You Need To Know

The Delhi Chief Electoral Office has declared a paid holiday in the national capital on the voting day. Check details that you must know...

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha Elections 2024 are said to be the second-longest elections to be held in India as they will be conducted in a total of seven phases. The seven phases of voting will span across almost two months with different polling dates for different states. Speaking of Delhi, the voting will take place on May 25, 2024 i.e. a Saturday. While for a lot of people, this might be a weekend but quite a few offices remain open on Saturday and this means to cast a vote, the Delhiites will have to miss their work. If you are also worried about the same, there is a good news for you as the Delhi Chief Electoral Office has declared a paid holiday on the Delhi Polling Date, to encourage people to cast their vote. Here’s what you must know…

Chief Electoral Office Declares Paid Holiday In Delhi On This Date

As mentioned earlier, the Chief Electoral Office of Delhi has announced a paid holiday in the national capital on the day of Lok Sabha polls on May 25. According to the order, all eligible employees — public or private — who are voters in Delhi are entitled to a paid holiday to exercise their democratic right to vote on the polling day. Voters from neighbouring Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan working in Delhi are also entitled to the paid holiday, it said. The statement further said, “It is to state that non-compliance to this order amounts to a fine as well as punishment under the provisions specified.”

Official Statement Of Delhi Chief Electoral Office

“Taking a crucial step towards enhancing voter turnout and participation in the electoral process, the Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi P Krishnamurthy announced the implementation of the Election Commission of India (ECI) Order which grants paid holiday to employees on the day of poll in NCT of Delhi under Section 135B of the RP Act 1951,” the statement official statement by the Delhi Chief Electoral Office said.

Paid Holiday Declared For Voters Of These Cities

Apart from those working in Delhi, the paid holiday is also applicable for residents of the neighbouring cities. The voters of neighbouring cities Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan working in Delhi are also to be given a paid holiday on the day of voting and vice versa for voters of Delhi working in neighbouring cities as per their polling dates,” it said.

Why Is May 25 A Paid Holiday In Delhi?

If you are wondering why the Chief Electoral Office has declared a paid holiday on the day of polling, know that by granting a paid holiday, the CEO of Delhi, under the guidance of the ECI, aims to facilitate unhindered participation and spread voter awareness among the residents of Delhi, it added. “Further, employers of concerned public, private or any other establishments are urged to comply with this order and ensure that their employees have the opportunity to participate in the democratic process without any hindrance.

The voting for all the six Lok Sabha seats in Delhi will be done on a single day, on May 25, which is the sixth and the second-last phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The six Delhi Lok Sabha seats are North East Delhi, East Delhi, New Delhi, North West Delhi, West Delhi, South Delhi and Chandni Chowk. The counting of votes, i.e. declaration of results will happen on June 4, 2024.

(Inputs from PTI)