Maharashtra Declares Paid Holiday on Feb 7 for Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti Elections

• Maharashtra government announced February 7 as a paid holiday for employees in various establishments.
• The holiday is for Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections to ensure maximum voter participation.
• All registered voters aged 18 and above are expected to vote, and employers must facilitate this right.
• The order applies to factories, private companies, shops, hotels, IT companies, malls, and other commercial units.
• Employees registered in concerned constituencies must get paid leave, even if working outside election areas.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra mandates paid leave on Feb 7 for local elections to boost voter turnout.