Ayodhya Ram Mandir: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi declared on January 20 that it would be closed till 2:30 pm on January 22 in honour of the opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The national capital hospital went so far as to request that all chiefs of centres, heads of departments, heads of units, and branch officers notify all employees who report to them about this.
Notification to Employees
The AIIMS memorandum said, “The Government of India has declared Monday the 22nd January, 2024 half day closing till 14:30 Hrs vide O.M. ref: F.No.12/7/2023- JCA, DoPT dated 18th January, 2024 as Ram Lalla Pram Pratistha at Ayodhya will be celebrated across India.” “It is notified for information of all the employees that the institute will remain half day closed till 14:30 hrs on 22.01.2024,” AIIMS said.
CM Arvind Kejriwal’s Order
Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi, had issued an order earlier in the day to close government offices on January 22 until 2:30 p.m.
“Lt Governor, of National Capital Territory of Delhi, is pleased to declare half day closing till 14.30 hours on January 22 in all the Delhi government offices, autonomous bodies, boards, corporations, local bodies, undertakings under Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi to enable employees to participate in the celebrations,” said a services department memorandum.
Restrictions on Alcohol
In Uttar Pradesh, government offices will also be closed on this day. The state’s Yogi government has requested that all government buildings and educational facilities remain closed on this day. Additionally, booze stores won’t be open. On this day, the sale of meat and fish will be prohibited.
In Chhattisgarh, alcohol, chicken-mutton, pubs, and non-vegetarian hotels will all stay closed. The state of Haryana has also outlawed the sale and purchase of alcoholic beverages. In Rajasthan, meat stores will also be closed on this day. The Uttarakhand government has also outlawed the selling of meat and alcohol. Bars will remain closed as well.
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