“Not aware of BJP’s demand for government holiday for Ram Mandir inauguration”, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka [India], January 2 (ANI): On BJP MLA Yashpal Suvarna’s letter to declare a holiday on January 22, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said he was not aware of the BJP’s demand for a government holiday for the inauguration of Ram Mandir and as the central government is conducting the program, let them give a holiday. On Monday, BJP MLA Yashpal Suvarna wrote to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah requesting him to declare January 22 as a holiday. In his letter to the Chief Minister, Suvarna wrote, “There will be an opportunity to participate in various religious events. The youth need to know the history of the Ram Janmabhoomi struggle. Young people should participate in puja and bhajan programs. We appealed to him…