India News | ‘Time for Renaissance of Religion’: Giriraj Singh Calls for Full-day Holiday, Ban on Meat, Alcohol in Bihar on Jan 22 | LatestLY

Patna (Bihar) [India], January 21 (ANI): Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday urged Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to declare a full-day holiday in Bihar on January 22 in view of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, adding that it is time for a ‘renaissance of religion’. Singh emphasized that Bihar, being a Hindu-majority state, should consider a full-day holiday in alignment with the sentiments of the Hindu community. Also Read | Gurugram Businessman Recovers Stolen Truck Using GPS Tracking System Installed in Vehicle, Thief Arrested. In addition to calling for an extended holiday, the Union Minister proposed the prohibition of alcohol and meat sales during the significant ceremony. “It is time for a renaissance of religion. The…

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