The BJP has criticized the Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar for its proposed holiday calendar for 2024. Sushil Modi, the party s Rajya Sabha member, accused the government of assaulting Hindu sentiments. The revised calendar allegedly removes holidays on Ram Navami and Janmashtami while increasing the number of days schools remain closed for Muslim festivals.
The BJPhas strongly criticized Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar s government for allegedly reducing the number of holidays for Hindu festivals in the state s schools. BJP MPs accused the government of displaying an anti-Hindu stance and warned of consequences in the upcoming elections. The government has reportedly removed holidays for Hartalika Teej and Jitiya while extending holidays for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.