LUCKNOW, India—To mark 340th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, Uttar Pradesh’s state government has announced a state-wide holiday on December 16.
All schools and administrative chambers will be remained closed on December 16.
Confirming the development, Jail Minister of Uttar Pradesh S. Balwant Singh Ramuwalia announced that the martyrdom anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji will be observed in 42 Gurdwaras across state. He also said that Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and President of Samajwadi Party Mulayam Singh Yadav will meet Sikh leaders on the day.
