Students in Punjab expected to have a weeks holidays in February amidst Elections 2024.
Unverified reports that are making the rounds on social media suggest that because of the general election that is set for February 8, 2024, schools across the country may close for eight days next month i-e. from 4th February, 2024 to 11th February, 2024.
According to sources, schools will be closed on Sunday, February 4, and on February 5 in observance of Kashmir Day. After that, they are anticipated to be closed from February 6 to February 10 for the general elections 2024.
In addition, schools will remain closed on Sunday, February 11, and reopen on Tuesday, February 12. Two public holidays are scheduled for February: the general elections on February 8 and Kashmir Day on February 5.
Officials haven’t yet confirmed these stories, though. It was previously announced that because of the general elections, educational institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be closed from February 7 to 9. It is stated that the decision has been decided by officials; however, the official announcement is anticipated within the first week of February. In addition, local authorities may take into account the prospect of extending the holidays in light of current events. Educational facilities will be closed on February 8th due to the heavy reliance on schools and colleges as polling places for the elections.
Teachers will be crucial members of the poll workers during the elections, sources told the local media. The decision to close educational institutions for a week was made as a result of this. Two or three days prior to the general elections, the final decision about the closure of all schools and colleges will be made public. In addition, local authorities may take into account the prospect of extending the holidays in light of current events. The government plans to mobilize government officials from several ministries in order to alleviate the deficit of around 25,000 cops for election duty. In addition, the police will work with the Constabulary and Corps to guarantee a peaceful election.
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