India, Feb. 5 -- As Delhi prepares for its crucial Assembly elections on February 5, 2025, the Gautam Budh Nagar district administration has mandated a paid holiday for all workers registered as voters in Delhi but employed in Gautam Budh Nagar.

In an order issued on Tuesday, the DM has issued stern warning to employers to abide by the guidelines and stated that non-compliance would lead to legal action.

The order, based on Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, covers workers from industries, businesses, commercial establishments, and other workplaces in the district. It particularly benefits daily wage laborers and migrant workers who often struggle to balance work commitments with their voting rights.

"In compli...