The Board of Directors of Delhi Jal on Tuesday withdrew a circular granting two-hour leave to all Muslim employees for the month of Ramadan – from 4 April to 5 May later in On that day, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) issued, and then withdrawn, a circular giving permission for Muslim employees to leave early from office during the month of Ramadan.
On Monday, DGB Bank issued a circular stating that “the competent authority has agreed to this.” allow Short vacation period (about two years hours per day) through concerned DDO / control officer for Muslim employees during the days of Ramadan… on condition that they achieve work During the remaining period office hours for this reason office work It doesn’t hurt.”
However, in A new order has been issued on On Tuesday, DJB stated: “A circular has been issued on April 4 for Short leave for Muslim employees during the days of Ramadan. Now the competent authority has decided to withdraw the order with direct effect. “
Delhi Jal Board of Directors withdraws its circular dated 5th April 2022 for Short leave for all its Muslim employees during the days of Ramadan released earlier. picture.twitter.com / 7l3rDvkGOs
– Delhi JalBoard April 5 2022
The circular was signed by Virinder Singh, Assistant Commissioner, Welfare, DJB. Delhi Jal Board Chief Executive Officer, AAP Leader, Saurabh Bhardwaj, has not responded to calls and messages seeking comment.
In regards to the withdrawal of the NDMC circular, BJP Chairman, BJP Leader Satish Upadhyay said, “I have spoken to the President and the relevant authority to withdraw the matter. You call This is a secular country, why give special treatment for one a certain community? Hindus fast for nine days in Navratras, why don’t you give two of them hours break in lunch and let them leave early so they can go to the temple and perform Pooja. “
according to senior DJB officialThe Board issued circulars in previous years granting Short vacations and relaxation for Muslim employees during the month of Ramadan. However, the order has been withdrawn for The first time. “I have been receiving notices since 2013. We offer short breaks after ordering of Laborers’ unionany in fact has a majority of Non-Muslim members … There is no sectarian or religious reason behind This matter,” said A senior official From the welfare department.
The official added: “The decision (to withdraw the order) It was taken at the secretariat level and we were asked to issue New carousel. But this does not mean that Muslim employees are prohibited from praying or performing the prayer. They can still do it like They usually do. The short period during lunch time is also set for employees to be able to pray during lunch etc. who pray in Evening can be prayed at that time. The Jal Council is a secular department and respects all religions and their rituals official.
Meanwhile, BJP leader Kapil Mishra fought in issueTwitter on Tuesday night: “Jai Shri Ram. Kejriwal” government I had to withdraw the order to grant separate holidays to Muslims each day during Ramadan. It is necessary to oppose the appeasement of Muslims.”
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