Maharashtra declares paid holiday on December 2 for voting in civic council, nagar panchayat polls

Key Points

1. Maharashtra Government declared a paid holiday on December 2, 2025, for municipal council and nagar panchayat elections.
2. The decision was formalized through a Government Resolution (GR) issued on November 28, 2025.
3. Elections will be held for 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats.
4. The decision aims to ensure all eligible citizens can vote, citing past instances of denied leave.
5. The directive applies to all workers in polling areas, regardless of workplace location.
6. Establishments providing essential services must grant 2-3 hours of special leave if a full-day holiday is not feasible.
7. Failure to comply will result in action upon complaint.
8. Further phases include polls to 336 Panchayat Samitis, 32 Zilla Parishads and 29 municipal corporations.