:dateline:In view of the upcoming by-poll in Dhuri, the State�Government has declared April 11 as a paid holiday. �
Polling will take place the same day in Dhuri. �The move has been taken to encourage Government employees to cast their votes.
Government offices, shops, factories and other places in Dhuri�will remain closed throughout the day.
Dhuri elections will be�a close contest between S. Surjit Singh Kalabula of Akali Dal (Amritsar) and Gobind Singh Longowal of Akali Dal (Badal). These elections are important�as the outcome might give Akali Dal (B) a majority in Punjab, without inclusion of BJP seats.
