Following protests by the BJP, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), too, has withdrawn an order allowing Muslim employees observing fast during Ramzan to leave office an hour early in the evening.
The move comes a day after the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) withdrew a similar order giving a two-hour break every day to Muslim employees during Ramzan. The Delhi BJP had protested against the order, accusing Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of “appeasing Muslims”.
The Aam Aadmi Party has maintained its silence over the controversy. When contacted, the party leaders did not offer any comment.
Officials at both government bodies said the practice of giving 1-2 hour break to Muslim employees during the holy month had been followed for long and was never questioned before.
“A circular dated 05/04/2022 was issued for permission to leave their offices at 4:30 pm for Muslim employees observing fast during the month of Ramzan with the prior approval of the competent authority. Now, the competent authority, vide this order has decided to withdraw the above circular with immediate effect,” read an order dated Wednesday, issued by Assistant Labour Welfare officer of the NDMC, N.K. Sharma.
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