J&K Holiday on Maharaja's Birth Anniversary Sparks Debate

The Central government declared September 23 a public holiday in Jammu and Kashmir in 2022 to mark the birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh. The decision has drawn mixed reactions from residents and political groups across the region. Notably, the move came alongside the cancellation of the public holiday previously observed on the birth anniversary of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah. The contrasting decisions have reignited debates about political symbolism and historical recognition in the Union Territory.
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