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BTC Declares 9th November Local Holiday for Diwali in Five Districts
The Story in Brief
The Bodoland Territorial Council has declared 9th November 2026 a local holiday for Diwali across all five districts under its jurisdiction. The holiday applies to all departments and offices in Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Tamulpur and Udalguri districts, the council's General Administration Department said in a notification on Thursday (5 November).
Institutions and offices providing emergency and essential services are exempt, as are establishments engaged in examination-related duties. The Additional Principal Secretary of the Bodoland Territorial Council issued the notification and directed district administrations to ensure wide publicity. The move gives government employees and residents in the five districts an opportunity to celebrate the festival of lights.
Indian Opinion Analysis
By naming the precise districts and listing exempted services, the notification closes any uncertainty about who is covered. Employees in Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Tamulpur and Udalguri get the day off, while emergency and exam-duty staff do not, that split may cause resentment if the exempted list is seen as broad. The council directive gives district administrations less than a week to disseminate the order, so the main test is whether all departments comply by Monday. No procedure for grievances or contingencies is stated in the notification.
Source: sentinelassam.com
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