Delhi Gears Up for Valmiki Jayanti: Here’s What’s Open โข& Closed on October 7th
New Delhi: Delhi willโ observe a public holiday on Monday, October 7th, to celebrate Maharishi Valmiki jayanti, honoring the revered sageโ considered the first poet of Indian literature – the Adikavi. Chief minister Rekha Gupta is scheduled to participate in events commemorating his life and teachings.
Theโ Delhi government has affirmed โits โcommitment to upholding the valuesโค of equality, justice, and humanity embodiedโค inโ Maharishi โขValmiki’s work.
Here’s a breakdown ofโค what to expect across theโฃ city:
What’s Closed:
* Government Offices: All Delhiโ government โoffices, including the Delhi Secretariat, will be closed on October 7th. The secretariat will host a โspecial event organized by the Department of Social Welfare, focusing on Maharishiโฃ Valmiki’s โฃlife, โworks, and ideology.
* Liquor Shops: The national capital will observe a โ”dry day,” meaning all liquor shops will be closed.
* Schools & Municipalโค Offices: most government schools and municipal offices throughout Delhi will be closed for the โday.
* Local Businesses: Markets and shopsโฃ in areas hosting processions or tribute meetings, particularly in North and Central Delhi, may be closed or operate with reduced hours.
What’s Open:
* Essential โฃServices: Hospitals, โemergency services, public transport, and police โขstations will remain fully operational.
* Banks: Banks โwill continue normal operations, as the โholiday applies primarily to Delhi government institutions.
* Private Sector: โ Private โofficesโข and corporate firms areโค expected to function โคas โขusual unless they announce an internal holiday.
*โข Entertainment & Retail: Shopping malls, restaurants, and entertainment venues will largely operate normally, though trafficโข diversionsโ are possible near Valmiki Jayanti processions and gatherings.
CM Gupta on Valmiki’s Legacy:
Chief โMinister Rekha Gupta emphasized the enduring relevance of Maharishi Valmiki’s teachings, stating, “This occasionโฃ is an possibility to remember the life, works, andโฃ contributions โคof Maharishi Valmiki to society.” She further affirmed the government’s dedication to ensuring equal opportunities and social justice for โขthe Dalit community.
Residents can โanticipate a day filled with cultural events, processions, and tributes celebrating the legacy of Maharishi Valmiki.
Stay tuned to Times Now for theโค latest updates on Delhi news andโ breaking headlines.