Ram temple ceremony: CPIM says govt declaring half-day 'gross misuse of power'
Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya". "It is reported that state governments led by the BJP have taken similar steps.
This is yet another step to directly involve the government and the state in what should be a purely religious function," the CPI(M) said. "Employees have the right to make a personal choice regarding their religious belief and behaviour but it is a gross misuse of power for the government itself to issue such a circular," the CPI(M) added.
Follow Ayodhya Ram Mandir LIVE Updates here The CPI (M) politburo said it "reiterates its position that such actions by the government are against the Constitution and the Supreme Court guidelines that the state should be without any religious colour". ALSO READ: Ayodhya news: First photo of 'Ram Lalla' inside Ram Temple | See pics The Department of Personnel and Training has issued an order for a half-day closure for the central government establishments on Monday.
Read more on livemint.com
