Maharashtra panchayat samiti elections: Ahead of the Maharashtra Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, the Maharashtra government has declared February 7 as a paid holiday for employees working in industries, private companies and commercial establishments to promote maximum participation.

In an official order, the state’s industries, labour, and mining department said the decision was taken to ensure that all registered voters aged 18 years and above are able to exercise their right to vote. The government has directed employers to grant paid leave to eligible employees on polling day so they can participate in the elections without any work-related constraints.

The department noted that in previous elections, some establishments had failed to provide leave, effectively preventing employees from casting their votes despite legal provisions mandating such support.

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