Vote on April 9: Paid Holiday Ensured for Kerala Assembly Elections

The Election Commission has declared April 9 as a paid holiday for all eligible voters employed in Kerala for the Assembly elections. This directive ensures that wages are not deducted. The directive includes daily wage and casual workers, facilitating their participation in the democratic process.

The Election Commission (EC) has announced that employees across businesses, trades, and establishments in Kerala will have a paid holiday on April 9 for the state's Assembly elections.

This decision is backed by the Representation of the People Act, 1951, ensuring that wages remain unaffected for the day.

The move extends to daily wage earners and casual workers, encouraging full participation in the electoral process by allowing them the opportunity to cast their vote without financial detriment.

(With inputs from agencies.)