Paid Leave for Voters in Border Districts of Madhya Pradesh

On March 26, 2024, the Labor Commissioner’s Office in Madhya Pradesh announced a paid holiday for employees, particularly those in business, trade, industry, and other sectors in the border districts of Madhya Pradesh. This applies specifically to those who are registered voters in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh.

Declaration of Paid Leave in Maharashtra for Lok Sabha Elections 

The Notification outlines the provision of leave for voters in Lok Sabha constituencies to participate in the trial polling for the Lok Sabha General Election in 2024 in Maharashtra, emphasizing the importance of ensuring sufficient leave for voters to exercise their right to vote and the consequences for failing to provide adequate leave.

Paid Holiday Declared for General Election 2024 in Madhya Pradesh

The Government of Madhya Pradesh has taken a commendable step to bolster democracy by declaring 19th April, 26th April, 7th May, and 13th May 2024 as paid public holidays. This move is to ensure that every employed person can cast their vote in the Lok Sabha Election.

Declaration of Paid Holiday in Ladakh for Lok Sabha Election, 2024

The Government of Ladakh has declared May 20th, 2024, as a paid holiday, coinciding with the General Elections to the Lok Sabha. This initiative ensures that every employed individual, regardless of their work schedule, including shift workers and daily wage earners, can exercise their right to vote.