Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha: Holiday announced for government employees in Goa, schools will remain closed on January 22

Panaji: The Goa government has declared a holiday for government employees and schools on January 22 in view of the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya.

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, during a press conference after the cabinet meeting, said that the day should be celebrated like Diwali and hence the government has decided to declare a holiday for government employees.

“There will be a public holiday only for government employees along with schools,” Sawant said.

Several programs are underway in the coastal state appealing to people to celebrate.