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SP's Abu Azmi Seeks Ramzan Work Relief for Maharashtra Employees

Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi has formally requested the Maharashtra Chief Minister to implement a policy granting early departure from work for Muslim employees during the holy month of Ramzan. He cited similar orders already in effect in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The Telangana government's order permits various Muslim public sector employees to leave at 4:00 PM to observe religious practices. Azmi stated that his request, submitted some time ago, has yet to receive a response from the state government.

Key Points: Abu Azmi Seeks Ramzan Early Leave for Maharashtra Staff

  • Request for early leave during Ramzan
  • Cites Telangana and Andhra Pradesh policies
  • Awaits Maharashtra government response
  • Telangana's order allows 4 PM departure
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SP's Abu Azmi seeks Ramzan work relief for employees in Maharashtra

Samajwadi Party's Abu Azmi requests Maharashtra govt to grant early office leave for Muslim employees during Ramzan, citing Telangana model.

"I have written a letter to the Chief Minister urging him to grant time off to employees during Ramzan - Abu Asim Azmi"

Mumbai, February 28

Samajwadi Party's Abu Asim Azmi on Saturday requested the state government to grant time off to employees during the holy month of Ramzan. In a formal communication to the Chief Minister, Azmi proposed a policy similar to those recently implemented in neighbouring states to facilitate observers during the fasting period.

Abu Asim Azmi, while talking to the media, said, " I have written a letter to the Chief Minister urging him to grant time off to employees during Ramzan, as the governments of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have already done in their states. It has been some time since we submitted this request to the government, but we have not received any response yet."

Earlier this week, the Telangana Government issued an order on Tuesday, granting permission for all Muslim Government employees, teachers, contract and outsourcing staff, employees of Boards/Corporations, and Public Sector employees in the State to leave their offices and schools at 4:00 PM during the holy month of Ramzan.

The early departure facility is designed to enable Muslim employees to observe religious practices and break their fast during the month of Ramzan, which involves fasting from dawn to sunset. The permission applies to a variety of Muslim employees, including teachers, contract and outsourcing staff, employees of Boards and Corporations, and Public Sector employees across Telangana.

Similar provisions have been granted by the Telangana government in previous years as well, reflecting a long-standing practice of ensuring that Muslim employees can observe their religious obligations without compromising their professional duties.

Ramzan, also known as Ramadan, is the most sacred month in the Islamic calendar that falls in the ninth month of the Hijri (the Islamic lunar calendar). During this holy period, Muslims observe fasting from dawn until sunset, a practice called Roza, which is one of the five pillars of Islam, signifying values of devotion, self-restraint, and spiritual contemplation.

This year's holy month of Ramzan got underway on February 18, and will continue for approximately 29 to 30 days.

- ANI

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Shreya B
While I support religious accommodations, the policy needs to be fair for all. If Muslim employees get to leave early for Ramzan, similar provisions must be made for employees of other faiths during their important fasting periods or festivals. Equality is key. 🙏
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Aman W
Good move by Azmi sahab. Fasting from dawn to dusk is not easy, especially while working. A little flexibility can boost employee morale and productivity. Telangana and AP have set a good example.
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Priyanka N
I have Muslim colleagues who fast during Ramzan. They never complain, but you can see the fatigue in the evenings. A small gesture like allowing an early departure shows empathy and strengthens our secular fabric. Hope the CM considers it.
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Michael C
Interesting to see this. In a diverse country like India, managing such requests is complex. The government should have a clear, uniform policy for religious leave for all communities to avoid perceptions of favoritism.
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Karthik V
Practical issue: What about the work? If people leave early, will the work suffer? Maybe a compromise like flexible hours or allowing them to make up the time later would be better. We need solutions that work for both employees and employers.

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