The Telangana government has announced that all its Muslim employees will be allowed to leave work by 4 PM from March 2 to March 31 in observance of Ramzan. The move has sparked controversy, with the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) slamming the decision as "Muslim appeasement."
VHP National Spokesperson Vinod Bansal strongly criticized the Congress-led government, stating, "The Congress party is well known for its Muslim appeasement policy and making Hindus second-class citizens. But now, a circular issued by the Telangana government, granting a one-hour relaxation to their employees during Ramadan from the 2nd of March to the 31st of March, is just hype. We ask them to comment on whether they have ever given such leave to any Hindu or Hindu community, even for occasions like Karva Chauth, Durga Puja, or Navratri…"
Watch: The Telangana government has announced that all its Muslim employees will be granted leave until 4 PM from March 2 to March 31 during Ramzan
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Vishva Hindu Parishad National Spokesperson Vinod Bansal says, "The Congress party is well known for its Muslim appeasement policy… pic.twitter.com/qmiVY4qanP
The Telangana government, however, has defended the move as a gesture of inclusivity and religious respect. This decision has reignited the debate over special religious concessions in government offices, with critics questioning if similar benefits will be extended to other communities.
