The State Government would observe the death anniversary for former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on May 21 as ‘Anti-terrorism Day’ in Chhattisgarh. A circular to this effect was issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) and sent to all the departmental heads,divisional commissioners and district collectors in the State.
The circular stated that all Government offices, public sector undertakings and public institutions would take a pledge from its employees and officials against acts of terrorism and violence at 11 am on May 21 including the employees and officials of
the Mantralaya. On the occasion, a number of discussions and talks would be held in the schools, colleges and universities on the topic of the threat of terrorism and violence in the country. It may be mentioned that the ‘Anti Terrorism Day’ is observed to keep the youth off acts of terrorism and violence besides preventing ill effects of terror acts on the general public and its negative impact on national interest. Holiday declared for civic bye poll on May 24.
The by-elections to the vacant posts of Chairman, Nagar Panchayat, Churikala, in Korba district besides vacant posts in Ward number 15 of Vishrampur Nagar Panchayat , Ward number 8 of Premnagar Nagar Panchayat and Ward number 18 of Jashpur Municipal Council would be held on May 24 under the three-tier Panchayat Raj Act.
As a result the factories and shopping establishments would remain closed under the Factories Act and the Chhattisgarh Shops and Establishments Act.