Varanasi School Closed On Oct 23: Schools across Varanasi district in Uttar Pradesh will remain closed on October 23 because of voting in the Legislative Council (MLC) elections. The District Inspector of Schools’ office has issued an order granting a special casual holiday, which covers every institution from pre-primary level up to Class 12.
Holiday on October 23 due to UP MLC elections
Voting for the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council (MLC) elections, covering the Varanasi division's Graduate and Teachers' constituencies, will take place on October 23. In light of the polling day, a special casual leave has been granted to schools. Consequently, academic activities will remain suspended in the affected schools across the Varanasi district.
Which Schools Are Covered
The order applies to all affiliated schools in Varanasi district. This includes council-run (parishadiya), government, aided and recognised schools, as well as institutions following the CBSE and ICSE boards. No category of school has been left out of the closure.
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Instructions to School Management
The District Inspector of Schools’ office has directed all block education officers and school managers to ensure the order is followed. Principals, headmasters and acting headmasters have also been told to comply. As per the order, no classes will be held in any school on October 23.
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