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Uttarakhand Employees Demand Holiday on 21 Oct for Diwali

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Uttarakhand Employees Demand Holiday on 21 Oct for DiwaliSaralnama

is the key date in a recent development from Dehradun. The State Employees Joint Council sent a letter to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday. Council President Arun Pandey stated that Diwali falls on this year. The government has declared a holiday. Pandey requested that also be declared a public holiday. This would allow employees to celebrate Diwali with enthusiasm. The council hopes the CM will consider their request for an additional day off. (Updated 18 Oct 2025, 07:32 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • 21 Oct is the key date in a recent development from Dehradun
  • The State Employees Joint Council sent a letter to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday
  • Council President Arun Pandey stated that Diwali falls on 21 Oct this year