India’s Ramadan season brings policy tweaks in several states, prioritizing religious harmony at workplaces. Chhattisgarh, governed by the BJP, has announced that Muslim government employees can clock out one hour early during the fasting month, aligning with actions in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
A directive from the state’s General Administration wing mandates this across public sector offices, boards, and corporations. Valid through Ramadan’s end, it eases the dual demands of fasting and official duties.
Annual since inception, this facilitation underscores administrative sensitivity to Islamic practices. Employees fasting from Fajr to Maghrib prayers now have breathing room for Iftar and worship.
Praising the move, Waqf Board head Salim Raj credited CM Vishnu Dev Sai’s leadership for honoring all faiths. He called it a shining example of PM Modi’s inclusive mantra.
Preemptively, Telangana permitted extended business hours till 5 AM for pre-dawn meals, while Andhra greenlit 4 PM exits for staff. These steps reflect a broader trend of accommodation amid the moon-sighted start of Ramadan on Thursday.
Nationwide, the month features special Taraweeh recitations post-Isha, drawing devotees to mosques. Such governmental gestures promote interfaith respect in diverse India.