Ram Temple Consecration: Assam Government Announces Closure Of Educational Institutes On January 22

In anticipation of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Assam government announced the closure of all educational institutes, including schools, colleges, and universities across the state on January 22.

Ram Temple Consecration

Earlier, it was announced that all education institutes across the state will remain closed till 2:30 pm on January 22.

However, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma later announced that educational institutes would remain closed for the whole day on account of the consecration ceremony.

“All educational institutions, including government schools, colleges, and universities, will remain closed for the entire day tomorrow. I also appeal to the private educational institutions to remain closed tomorrow. People of Assam, including MLAs have participated in the Swachhata Abhiyan in many religious places, including temples, mosques, churches,” CM Sarma said.

All state government offices will observe a half-holiday till 2:30 pm on January 22. CM Sarma requested all private establishments to halt operations during the consecration ceremony so that the employees can witness the auspicious occasion.