The Haryana Government has officially declared Sunday, June 15, 2025, as a holiday. This decision aims to facilitate voting in the forthcoming general election of Panchayats and Panchayat Samitis in various districts.
Shops and commercial establishments
According to the notification issued by the Haryana Labour Department, the election will cover Panchayats in Hansawas Khurd, Badhra, and Badli blocks in Charkhi Dadri and Jhajjar districts. The election also includes members of Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads as outlined in the official annexure.
The holiday announcement specifically targets employees of all shops and commercial establishments under the jurisdiction of the Haryana Government. By declaring this day off, the state seeks to ensure that all eligible voters, including shop workers and those employed in commercial businesses, can conveniently exercise their franchise.
This notification underscores the state government’s commitment to enhance voter turnout and uphold democratic values. The directive from Haryana’s Special Secretary to the Government, Labour Department, Mani Ram Sharma, aligns with the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act of 1958.
Government offices, including electoral and administrative bodies across Haryana, have been informed and instructed to ensure adequate arrangements to support smooth polling procedures.
This proactive move is expected to significantly impact voter participation positively, reinforcing democratic processes at the grassroots level in Haryana.
Factories
The Chief Inspector of Factories, Haryana, issued a notification clarifying that, according to Section 52 of the Factories Act, 1948, factories located in areas conducting Panchayat elections must close operations on the poll day. This directive aims to ensure maximum voter participation among workers and to uphold democratic norms effectively.
These elections cover several Panchayats, notably Hansawas Khurd, Badhra, Block Badhra, District Charkhi Dadri, and Gram Panchayat Badli, M.P. Majra, Faizabad, Block Badli, District Jhajjar, alongside various Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads.
Factory management and workers are urged to adhere strictly to this directive to avoid legal repercussions, reinforcing Haryana’s commitment to democratic engagement and participation at grassroots levels. This broad-based measure reflects an emphasis on ensuring ample voter turnout and facilitating workers’ rights to exercise their electoral franchise.
